"The Legislative Assembly for the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, in its sitting on 29th July 2021, adopted the following resolution : “This House expresses its strong disapproval over the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India, order dated 27th July, 2021 appointing Sh. Rakesh Asthana to the post of Commissioner of Police, Delhi, for a period of one year or till further orders. This MHA order is in complete violation of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India judgement dated 13th March 2019 in the case titled : Prakash Singh Vs Union of India. The judgement clearly lays down that no individual who has less than six months of service left, can be considered for appointment as head of a police force anywhere in the country. It is a widely known fact that Sh. Asthana was to retire from service on 31st July –meaning barely two days later. Further, the post of Commissioner of Police, Delhi, belongs to the AGMUT IPS cadre. This appointment of a controversial Gujarat cadre officer, who has faced multiple inquiries on serious charges in the past, will only bring Delhi Police into controversies. Further, it is beyond any reasonable understanding as to why a controversial officer who was removed by this Central government from the post of Special Director, CBI in October 2018 and was notconsidered fit for the post of CBI Director only very recently, is being imposed on Delhi Police. Given the past track record of this officer, there is a reasonable apprehension that the Central Government will use him for foisting false cases on political rivals to create a reign of terror in the national capital. Such a controversial individual should NOT be heading the police force in the country’s national capital. This House directs the Government of NCTof Delhi to convey to the MHA that the appointment order of Sh. Rakesh Asthana be immediately withdrawn and fresh process for the appointment of Commissioner of Police for Delhi be initiated in accordance with proper rules and regulations.”"
Date
Session
2nd session (part-II)
Remarks
The Resolution, moved during Short Duration Discussion, was put to vote and adopted by voice vote.
Resolution Category
Assembly