The Centre told High Court that Delhi remains in their control as it is not a full-fledged state. Bench headed by Chief Justice G Rohini and Justice Jayant Nath was told that based on studies done on various capitals of the World, S Balakrishna committee concluded that Delhi cannot be a full-fledged state. <br/><br/>The submission was made by Additional Solicitor General during the final hearing on the issue of interpretation of Article 239AA regarding the powers of the Lieutenant Governor (LG) on governance of Delhi. <br/><br/>Additional Solicitor General contended that office of the LG is unique. He said, Governor enjoys constitutional immunity but not the LG. LG of Delhi is the executive head of the state. The Chief Minister and his council has to aid and advise him. If there is a difference then the issue has to be referred to the President. He further said Delhi is a centrally-administered capital, there has to be a balance of powers.<br/><br/>Earlier, Delhi government on May 28 had approached High Court challenging the Centre's May 21 notification giving the LG an absolute powers in appointing bureaucrats in the city.

The Centre told High Court that Delhi remains in their control as it is not a full-fledged state. Bench headed by Chief Justice G Rohini and Justice Jayant Nath was told that based on studies done on various capitals of the World, S Balakrishna committee concluded that Delhi cannot be a full-fledged state. <br/><br/>The submission was made by Additional Solicitor General during the final hearing on the issue of interpretation of Article 239AA regarding the powers of the Lieutenant Governor (LG) on governance of Delhi. <br/><br/>Additional Solicitor General contended that office of the LG is unique. He said, Governor enjoys constitutional immunity but not the LG. LG of Delhi is the executive head of the state. The Chief Minister and his council has to aid and advise him. If there is a difference then the issue has to be referred to the President. He further said Delhi is a centrally-administered capital, there has to be a balance of powers.<br/><br/>Earlier, Delhi government on May 28 had approached High Court challenging the Centre's May 21 notification giving the LG an absolute powers in appointing bureaucrats in the city.