'Raises doubts about your bona fides': Delhi High Court reprimands AAP govt for delay in CAG report presentation
PTC News Desk: The Delhi High Court has slammed AAP government for delay in presentation of CAG report stating, "The way you have dragged your feet raises doubts about your bona fides."
The court further pointed out, "You should have promptly forwarded the reports to the Speaker and initiated a discussion in the House."
"The timeline is clear; you've dragged your feet to prevent the session from happening." The court further remarked. The delay in sending the reports to the LG and your handling of the matter raises doubts about your bona fides," it added.
The court came down heavily on the sate government and said that the Delhi Government should have acted promptly in forwarding the reports to the Speaker. In response, the Delhi Government questioned how sessions could be held with elections approaching.
Earlier, the Delhi High Court sought responses from the Delhi Government, the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, and other respondents regarding a petition filed by BJP MLAs. The petition called for the convening of a special session of the Assembly to present 14 CAG reports.
The Delhi Government informed the Court that all 14 reports had been sent to the Speaker.
- PTC NEWS
