Appoints Sh Sharad Kumar Chauhan MLA

## Report on the Appointment of a Member to the Delhi Water Board **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a notification from the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, dated July 18, 2022, regarding the appointment of Sh. Sharad Kumar Chauhan as a Member of the Delhi Water Board. The notification appoints Sh. Chauhan, a Member of the Delhi Legislative Assembly nominated by the Speaker, to the Board for a term of two years or until he ceases to be a member of the Legislative Assembly, whichever is earlier. This appointment is made under the authority of the Delhi Water Board Act, 1998. The report details the legal basis for the appointment, the terms of the appointment, and the likely implications for the Delhi Water Board. **2. Introduction:** This report provides an overview and analysis of a notification issued by the Department of Urban Development, Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, concerning the appointment of a member to the Delhi Water Board. The analysis is based solely on the provided text of the notification. **3. Policy Overview:** This notification relates to the Delhi Water Board Act, 1998 (Delhi Act 4 of 1998). * **Core Objective(s):** The core objective of this notification is to appoint a member to the Delhi Water Board, ensuring representation from the Delhi Legislative Assembly as stipulated in the Delhi Water Board Act. **4. Background and Rationale:** This notification appears to be a standard procedure to ensure the Delhi Water Board has the appropriate membership as defined by the Delhi Water Board Act, 1998. The inclusion of a member from the Delhi Legislative Assembly likely aims to provide a direct link between the Board and the elected representatives of the people, facilitating better coordination and responsiveness to public needs and concerns. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This notification is an appointment, thus it details the *establishment* of a new role within the Delhi Water Board. * **Appointment of Sh. Sharad Kumar Chauhan:** The notification appoints Sh. Sharad Kumar Chauhan, Member of Delhi Legislative Assembly, as a Member of the Delhi Water Board. * **Term of Appointment:** The appointment is for a period of two years, effective from the date he assumes charge of his office. * **Termination Clause:** The appointment will terminate earlier if Sh. Chauhan ceases to be a member of the Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. * **Legal Basis:** The appointment is made under the powers conferred by clause iii of subsection 2 and subsection 5 of section 3 of the Delhi Water Board Act, 1998 (Delhi Act 4 of 1998). **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The target audience and stakeholders directly affected by this notification include: * **Sh. Sharad Kumar Chauhan:** The appointee. * **The Delhi Water Board:** The organization receiving a new member. * **The Delhi Legislative Assembly:** Specifically, the Speaker who nominated the member. * **Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi:** Particularly the Department of Urban Development. * **Citizens of Delhi:** As the Delhi Water Board impacts water supply and related services. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible agency/bodies:** The Department of Urban Development, the Lt. Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, and the Delhi Water Board. * **Timelines or procedures:** The appointment is effective from the date Sh. Chauhan assumes charge and lasts for two years or until he ceases to be a member of the Legislative Assembly. The procedure for assuming charge is not detailed in the text. * The appointee will need to be formally on-boarded to the Delhi Water Board. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The likely intended outcomes of this appointment include: * **Enhanced Representation:** Ensuring the Delhi Legislative Assembly has a voice within the Delhi Water Board. * **Improved Coordination:** Facilitating better communication and collaboration between the Legislative Assembly and the Water Board. * **Policy Alignment:** Aligning the Water Board's policies and initiatives with the broader goals and priorities of the Delhi government. * **Accountability:** Increasing the accountability of the Water Board to the elected representatives of the people. **9. Conclusion:** The notification regarding the appointment of Sh. Sharad Kumar Chauhan to the Delhi Water Board is a procedural step to ensure proper governance and representation within the Board. It is based on the Delhi Water Board Act, 1998, and aims to improve coordination and accountability. The appointment will last for two years or until Sh. Chauhan ceases to be a member of the Legislative Assembly, whichever is earlier. This appointment is significant for the Delhi Water Board and the citizens of Delhi, as it aims to enhance the effectiveness and responsiveness of water management in the National Capital Territory.

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