LG does not have independent powers, rules SC.

The Supreme Court today held that Lieutenant Governor does not have independent decision making powers, and is bound to act on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers. The apex court was ruling on a batch of appeals filed by the Delhi government challenging the Delhi High Court's order holding the LG as the administrative head of the national capital.

The judgement pronounced in the court by Chief Justice Dipak Misra, who was heading a five judge Constitution bench, also held that the LG cannot act as an"obstructionist". Two other judges, Justices A K Sikri and A MKhanwilkar, concurred with the verdict. It said all decisions of the Council ofMinisters must be communicated to the LG but that does not mean his concurrence is required.

The Supreme Court said that exceptfor three issues, including land and law and order, Delhi government has thepower to legislate and govern on other issues. (Source: News on Air)