Executive Summary:
The Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi confers powers of Special Metropolitan Magistrate to seventeen individuals listed in the notification, effective May 26, 2017. This grants them the authority to preside over trials for offenses under the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957, and the New Delhi Municipal Council Act, 1994, within the National Capital Territory of Delhi. These powers are valid as long as the High Court of Delhi's conferral of Special Metropolitan Magistrate powers remains in effect.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Grant of Powers:**
* The Lieutenant Governor confers powers of Special Metropolitan Magistrate to specified individuals.
* This is in accordance with Section 469 of the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957, and Section 375 of the New Delhi Municipal Council Act, 1994.
* The individuals were previously conferred with the power of Special Metropolitan Magistrate by the High Court of Delhi.
* **Scope of Authority:**
* The individuals are granted powers of Municipal Magistrate for trials of offenses under the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957, and the New Delhi Municipal Council Act, 1994.
* The jurisdiction is limited to the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
* **Duration of Powers:**
* The powers are valid as long as the High Court of Delhi's conferral of Special Metropolitan Magistrate powers to these individuals remains in effect.
* **Working Conditions:**
* The appointed Municipal Magistrates will work six days a week.
* They will have the second Saturday of each month as a day off.
* Leave entitlements will be as per the Delhi Petty Offences Trial by Special Metropolitan Magistrate Rules, 1998.
Impact Analysis:
* **Appointed Municipal Magistrates (Mr. Naresh Kumar, Mr. Rishi Pal, Mr. Ranjit Singh, Dr. Gita Rawat, Mr. Dharampal Ture, Mr. Narendra Singh Hooda, Ms. Ranjinder Kaur Chadha, Mr. Man Singh, Mr. Jaswant Singh, Mr. Suraj Mukh Gauba, Mr. Jitender Singh Gupta, Mr. Arun Kumar Dhawan, Mr. Siba Prasad Dey, Mr. P.D.Taneja, Mr. Anil Kumar Wahi, Mr. Vijay Kumar Khanna, Mr. Chander Bhushan Sharma):**
* Impact: They are authorized to conduct trials for offenses under specific municipal acts within Delhi, influencing their workload and responsibilities.
* Action Required: Exercise their powers as Special Metropolitan Magistrates in accordance with the specified acts and rules, maintaining a six-day work week and adhering to leave policies.
Key Entities Referenced
National Capital Territory of Delhi: A Union Territory and metropolitan region encompassing Delhi.
Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957: An act pertaining to the governance and administration of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi.
New Delhi Municipal Council Act, 1994: An act related to the administration and functions of the New Delhi Municipal Council.
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973: The main legislation on procedure for administration of criminal justice in India.
High Court of Delhi: The High Court having jurisdiction over the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
Lt. Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi: The Lieutenant Governor is the constitutional head of the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
Special Metropolitan Magistrate: A judicial officer with specific powers to hear cases, as designated by the High Court of Delhi.
Delhi Petty Offences Trial by Special Metropolitan Magistrate Rules, 1998: Rules governing the trial of petty offenses by Special Metropolitan Magistrates in Delhi.
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NOTIFICATION
Delhi, the 26th May, 2017
No. F. 20/23/2000-HP-II/4525.—In exercise of the powers conferred by section 469 of the Delhi Municipal
Corporation Act, 1957 (66 of 1957) and section 375 of the New Delhi Municipal Council Act, 1994, (44 of 1994), the
Lt. Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, is pleased to confer upon the following persons, who have
been conferred with all power of Special Metropolitan Magistrate in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (1) of
section 18 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), vide Notification No. 10/DHC/GAZ./SPL.MM/2017
dated the 19th May 2017 of Registrar (Vigilance), High Court of Delhi, the powers of Municipal Magistrate for the trial
of offences under the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 and New Delhi Municipal Council Act, 1994, within the
National Capital Territory of Delhi for such period till the powers of Special Metropolitan Magistrate conferred upon
them by the High Court of Delhi, exist, namely;—
1. Mr. Naresh Kumar
2. Mr. Rishi Pal
3. Mr. Ranjit Singh
4. Dr. Gita Rawat
5. Mr. Dharampal Ture
6. Mr. Narendra Singh Hooda
7. Ms. Ranjinder Kaur Chadha
8. Mr. Man Singh
9. Mr. Jaswant Singh
10. Mr. Suraj Mukh Gauba
11. Mr. Jitender Singh Gupta
12. Mr. Arun Kumar Dhawan
13. Mr. Siba Prasad Dey
14. Mr. P.D.Taneja
15. Mr. Anil Kumar Wahi
16. Mr. Vijay Kumar Khanna
17. Mr. Chander Bhushan Sharma
The above said officers, appointed as Municipal Magistrates, like other Special Metropolitan Magistrates, would
work for six days a week with Second Saturday off and would be entitled to leave as per the provisions contained
in Delhi Petty Offences (Trial by Special Metropolitan Magistrate) Rules, 1998.
By Order and in the Name of the Lt Governor
of the National Capital Territory of Delhi,
O. P. MISHRA Addl. Secy. (Home)
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