Live
- Odisha BJP chief to be elected in January
- AP Home Minister Anitha alerts officials amid rains in heavy Rains in Tirupati
- Taluk Guarantee panel
- Uber Launches Uber Moto Women for Safer and Flexible Rides in Bengaluru
- ‘Fear’ pre-release event creates waves
- Champions Trophy 2025 Host Change? Indian Broadcaster's Promo Sparks Controversy
- Nabha Natesh introduced as Sundara Valli from ‘Swayambhu’
- Aamir Khan praises Upendra's ‘UI: The Movie’ ahead of its release
- Celebrations: Keerthy Suresh ties the knot with Antony Thattil
- Indian scientists develop flexible near-infrared devices for wearable sensors
Jain urges LG to withdraw PCA appointment
Delhi Home Minister Satyendar Jain has written to Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal, seeking withdrawal of a recent order for appointing members to the Police Complaint Authority PCA
New Delhi: Delhi Home Minister Satyendar Jain has written to Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal, seeking withdrawal of a recent order for appointing members to the Police Complaint Authority (PCA).
According to an official, Jain, in his letter, said that he was of the view that the order was "not justified" in light of pendency of the matter before the Delhi High Court.
Earlier this week, the Lieutenant Governor had appointed the members of Police Complaints Authority. "Home Minister Satyendar Jain has written to the LG on the legality of the notification issued regarding the appointment of members of the Police Complaints Authority.
"The minister has pointed out that the matter regarding the setting up of the PCA is currently sub judice (pending hearing) before the Delhi High Court," the official said, adding the Minister has requested Baijal to withdraw the order A notification, on forming the authority was issued in January.
It will look into complaints against erring policemen in the national capital.
The authority will enquire into allegations of serious misconduct against police personnel, either on its own or on a complaint received from a victim, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), the LG, chief secretary or Principal Secretary (Home) of the Delhi government.
