"The LG further wrote that the extant legal reality is that the GNCTD is governed by the Government of NCT of Delhi Act, 1991 and the Transaction of Business of the Government of NCT of Delhi Rules, 1993.
"Therefore irrespective of whether the Delhi Cabinet appreciated this or not, the position would remain the same unless challenged in appropriate forums.
"Section 22(3) of the Government of NCT of Delhi Act, 1991 is clear that the Bill proposed by Government shall not be passed by the Legislative Assembly unless the LG has recommended the Bill to the Assembly for consideration.
"Besides, since the Central Government has already enacted the Lokpal and the Lokayukta Act, 2013, and with many of the provisions overlapping with the proposed Jan Lokpal Bill of the Delhi Government, the Delhi Jan Lokpal Bill will have to be placed by the Lieutenant Governor for purposes of consideration and the grant of assent by the President of India to avoid any repugnancy.
"The LG had further in his letter to the CM highlighted the fact that the Finance Department, the Law Department, and the Administrative Reforms Department of the Delhi Government had highlighted the fact that the prior recommendation of the LG was required since the Bill involved expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of the Capital. The Council of Ministers did not accept these comments.
"On the issue of holding the final Session of the Assembly Session at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, the LG had indicated that it is imperative to keep in view the views of the Police with regards to maintenance of security and law and order.
"The Delhi Police is clear that it would not be possible to identify and segregate people coming to the venue who may have intention to disturb the Assembly.
"The inability to handle large crowds had become evident in the Janta Darbar and it would indeed be more difficult to control crowds within the vicinity of the Assembly.
"Therefore, in view of the law and order position and keeping in view the sanctity of the Assembly proceedings he has requested the CM to reconsider this decision."
