Executive Summary:
The Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi confers the powers of Municipal Magistrate to specific individuals already holding the powers of Special Metropolitan Magistrate. This conferment enables them to preside over trials for offenses under the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957, and the New Delhi Municipal Council Act, 1994. These powers are valid as long as the individuals retain their Special Metropolitan Magistrate status. The notification is effective as of February 14, 2020.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Conferment of Powers**:
* The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi grants Municipal Magistrate powers to individuals who are already Special Metropolitan Magistrates.
* This is done under Section 469 of the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957, and Section 375 of the New Delhi Municipal Council Act, 1994.
* **Scope of Authority**:
* The individuals are authorized to conduct 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.
* **Duration of Powers**:
* The powers are valid as long as the individuals retain their status as Special Metropolitan Magistrates, as conferred by the Delhi High Court.
* **List of Appointed Magistrates**:
* Mr. Daya Prakash Nidaria
* Ms. Pratima Rani Gupta
* Mr. Brahm Singh Kain
* Mr. Ranbir Singh Sandhu
* Mr. Bankey Lal Sharma
* Mr. Umesh Chandra Sharma
* Mr. Partap Singh
* Mr. Surender Kumar
* Mr. Gauri Shankar Aggarwal
* Ms. Nisha Bhardwaj
* Mr. Virender Singh
* Mr. Ashok Kumar Shrimali
* Mr. Suresh Kumar Sikka
* Mr. S.P. Katnauria
* **Working Conditions**:
* The appointed Municipal Magistrates will work six days a week.
* They will observe the second Saturday of each month as a holiday.
* Leave rules are as per the Delhi Petty Offences Trial by Special Metropolitan Magistrate Rules, 1998.
Impact Analysis:
**Appointed Municipal Magistrates:**
* Impact: They are granted additional powers to preside over trials related to municipal offenses, adding to their responsibilities as Special Metropolitan Magistrates.
* Action Required: They must exercise their new powers in accordance with the relevant Acts and rules, adhering to the specified working conditions and leave policies.
**Delhi High Court:**
* Impact: The powers conferred are contingent upon the individuals maintaining their status as Special Metropolitan Magistrates, as conferred by the High Court.
* Action Required: No immediate action, but continued oversight of the Special Metropolitan Magistrates is implied.
**National Capital Territory of Delhi:**
* Impact: Enhanced judicial capacity to address offenses under the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957, and the New Delhi Municipal Council Act, 1994.
* Action Required: Ensure the effective implementation of the conferred powers and adherence to the established rules and procedures.
Key Entities Referenced
National Capital Territory of Delhi: A Union Territory of India, being the primary region of jurisdiction for this policy document.
Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957: An act of the Parliament of India concerning the municipal governance of Delhi.
New Delhi Municipal Council Act, 1994: An act of the Parliament of India concerning the municipal governance of New Delhi.
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973: The main legislation on procedure for administration of criminal justice in India.
High Court of Delhi: The high court with jurisdiction over the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
Lieutenant Governor of Delhi: The constitutional head of the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
Municipal Magistrate: Magistrates conferred powers for trial of offences under the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 and New Delhi Municipal Council Act, 1994
Delhi Petty Offences Trial by Special Metropolitan Magistrate Rules, 1998: Rules governing leave for special metropolitan magistrates.
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NOTIFICATION
Delhi, the 14th February, 2020
F. No. 20/23/2000/HP-II/ 355-70.—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. 14/DHC/GAZ.-II/SPL.MM/2019 dated, 16th April 2019 of Joint Registrar (Gazette), 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. Daya Prakash Nidaria,
2. Ms. Pratima Rani Gupta,
3. Mr. Brahm Singh Kain,
4. Mr. Ranbir singh Sandhu,
5. Mr. Bankey Lal Sharma,
6. Mr. Umesh Chandra Sharma,’
7. Mr. Partap Singh,
8. Mr. Surender Kumar
9. Mr. Gauri Shankar Aggarwal,
10. Ms. Nisha Bhardwaj,
11. Mr. Virender Singh,
12. Mr. Ashok Kumar Shrimali,
13. Mr. Suresh Kumar Sikka,
14. Mr. S.P. Katnauria3 DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY PART IV]
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,
L.K.GAUTAM, Dy. Secy. (Home)
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