Delhi Chief Secretary, Though Appointed By Centre, Must Follow Directions Of Delhi Govt On Matters Over Which It Has Power: Supreme Court

Case: Government of NCT of Delhi v. Union of India

Coram: Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud

Case No.: Writ Petition (Civil) No 1268 of 2023

Court Observation: “…civil servants are required to be politically neutral and must abide by the directions of the elected arm to give effect to the principle underlying the triple-chain of collective responsibility. The post of a Chief Secretary is uniquely placed. The Chief Secretary performs functions which fall both within and outside the executive competence of the GNCTD. The Chief Secretary though appointed by the Central Government, must comply with the directions of the elected government over matters on which their executive competence extends. The actions (or inactions) of the Chief Secretary must not put the elected government at a standstill.”

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