As the government readies to introduce in Parliament the bill to replace the Delhi services ordinance this week, AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi has moved a notice opposing its introduction.
Owaisi, in a notice sent to the Lok Sabha General Secretary, said the bill violates the principle of federalism, which is part of the basic structure of the Constitution. "I give notice of my intention to oppose the introduction of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023 under Rule 72 of the Rule of Procedure on the following grounds, as it violated Article 123 and the Bill also violates the principle of federalism which is part of the basic structure of the Constitution."
Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, while sharing the list of scheduled business for the week, had informed the Lok Sabha that the bill would be taken up this week, but did not mention the date.
The draft bill to replace the ordinance which mandated the creation of an authority for transfers and postings of senior officers in the Delhi government has already been circulated among the MPs before its introduction in Parliament.
Meanwhile, the AAP has issued a three-line whip asking all its lawmakers in the Rajya Sabha to be present on the floor this week to support the party's stance with regard to the Delhi Ordinance.
"The following very important issues will be taken up in the Rajya Sabha on Monday 31 July, Tuesday 1 August, Wednesday 2 August, Thursday 3 August and Friday 4 August 2023, The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023 - Discussion and Passing," the whip notice issued by Chief whip Sushil Kumar Gupta read.
"All members of the Aam Aadmi Party in the Rajya Sabha are requested to kindly remain present in the house from 11 AM onwards until the adjournment of the House from July 31 to August 4, 2023, without fail and support the party stand. This may be treated as Most Important," it added.