V K SAXENA
Sonam Wangchuk seeks President Droupadi Murmu's intervention in Ladakh, accuses LG V K Saxena of smear campaign
Sonam Wangchuk called for presidential intervention regarding the situation in Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh. He claimed that Ladakh has experienced significant repression since it became a Union Territory. Wangchuk accused the Lieutenant Governor of engaging in a smear campaign against him and other local leaders. He expressed concerns over various policies that favor corporatization and harm local communities.
Delhi court acquits L-G Saxena in decades-old defamation case
A Delhi court has acquitted Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena in a defamation case. Activist Medha Patkar had filed the case 25 years ago. The court stated that Patkar failed to prove her charges. This legal battle began in 2000. Saxena had also filed cases against Patkar. The court dismissed Patkar's plea to examine additional witnesses earlier.
Court junks Medha Patkar's plea against conviction in Delhi LG's defamation case
A Delhi court upheld Medha Patkar's conviction in a defamation case filed by Delhi LG V K Saxena, related to defamatory statements made by Patkar in 2000. Patkar has been ordered to appear for sentencing on April 8, after being sentenced to five months imprisonment last year.
Beware of the curse of Yamuna Ma
Delhi Lt Guv V K Saxena warns outgoing CM Atishi about the 'Curse of Yamuna Ma' and attributes AAP's loss in the Delhi polls to it. The curse involves sightings of a 'chudail' on the Yamuna riverbanks, especially during Chhath Puja, manifesting as a deceptive figure promoting development.
Area-specific parking plans: Delhi govt to come up with plan to solve parking woes
The Delhi government planned new guidelines to address parking issues, considering user needs including pedestrians and emergency vehicles. Lt Governor V K Saxena held a meeting to decongest Delhi, focusing on area-specific parking plans. Only four plans out of 17 were approved, with two implemented in Lajpat Nagar. Guidelines for parking pricing and technology use were notified two years ago.
De-silting of 3 arterial drain in progress; over 700 MT silt removed in a week: Delhi LG
Delhi Lt Governor V K Saxena revealed that de-silting work on three major drains has led to over 700 MT of silt being removed in a week. Following his visit on August 4, the operation, involving over 100 workers and advanced machinery, is progressing well. Saxena instructed officials to complete de-clogging all arterial drains within a month and emphasized continuous maintenance after the monsoon to eliminate waterlogging. He also inspected the DTC Depot at Lodhi Road near JLN Stadium to devise permanent water flow solutions in covered drains.
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Delhi Court suspends Medha Patkar's sentence in defamation case filed by former LG V K Saxena
A Delhi court has suspended the sentence of social activist Medha Patkar in a 23-year-old defamation case filed by former Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena. Patkar, who received a five-month jail term, was granted bail on a bond of ₹25,000. The case involves Patkar's 2000 press release, which allegedly harmed Saxena's reputation. The court has sought Saxena's response by September 4.
Kejriwal's silence on Swati Maliwal assault case speaks volumes about his stance on women's safety, says Delhi LG V K Saxena
Delhi Lt Governor V K Saxena criticised Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for his silence on the alleged assault of AAP MP Swati Maliwal, calling it a reflection of his stance on women's safety. Saxena urged Kejriwal to address the issue and called for a thorough investigation by Delhi Police. He expressed concern over the unfolding events.
Bike taxi drivers write to Delhi LG, say nearly 50,000 riders jobless due to new scheme
The file pertaining to the Delhi Motor Vehicle Aggregator and Delivery Service Provider Scheme, 2023 was approved by Delhi Lt Governor V K Saxena. The policy is likely to be notified soon. The Apna Bike Taxi Association, in an open letter to Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena and the Delhi government, said it has appealed to the authorities several times to get its grievances addressed but the pleas have not been heard.
Delhi LG V K Saxena denies spending Rs 15 cr on official residence
AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh had on Wednesday made the allegation saying Saxena spent Rs 15 crore on repair work alone at his official residence, which is built on six acres of land.
SC to hear on April 14 AAP govt's plea against Delhi LG's nod to teachers' training in Finland with riders
The Supreme Court will hear on April 14 a plea filed by the AAP government against the Delhi Lieutenant Governor's approval with riders to send teachers to Finland for training. Senior advocate A M Singhvi, appearing for the AAP government, mentioned the matter before a bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud seeking an urgent hearing.
Delhi government overcoming various hurdles being put in its way, says Chief Minister Kejriwal
"There is interference in the functioning of the government. Various obstacles are being put but we are crossing them and working with the support of the people of Delhi. Not only the people of Delhi but the entire country acknowledges this," Kejriwal said.
Delhi LG approves with riders city govt's proposal to send teachers to Finland for training
"Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has approved the education department's proposal for training programme of primary in-charges in Finland. Taking the approach of equitable benefit for all, the LG has increased the number of primary in-charges, who were to proceed to Finland for training, from 52 to 87 so as to ensure equal representation of primary in-charges from all 29 administrative zones of the education department," an official from the LG's office said.
LG has taken over services dept unconstitutionally, withholding appointment of 244 principals: Manish Sisodia
"They have an unconstitutional control over the services department. There are 370 posts lying vacant and put of these 370, 126 were approved by LG sir. For the remaining, he has asked us to conduct a study. I want to ask LG sahab: These schools are functioning with the help of vice-principals. How can we conduct the study on feasibility of a principal?" Manish Sisodia questioned during a press conference.
Delhi LG V K Saxena writes to Kejriwal; accuses him of making 'misleading, derogatory remarks'
In the ongoing power tussle involving two constitutional functionaries of Delhi, L-G V K Saxena on Friday wrote to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal accusing him of making "misleading and derogatory remarks" and resorting to a "low level of discourse".
Delhi LG's office has refused to give timely appointment to CM Kejriwal for meeting: AAP govt sources
The LG had written to Kejriwal on Monday inviting him for a meeting to discuss governance-related issues, amid differences between the two sides.
Delhi LG appeals to people not to throw garbage directly into Najafgarh drain
Now that the seemingly undoable task of rejuvenating the Najafgarh drain and the revival of Sahibi river has started becoming a reality, people should own up their valuable legacy and keep it clean, Saxen said, according to the statement.
Delhi LG Saxena misusing his powers, let him fight MCD polls, says AAP leader Durgesh Pathak
On Tuesday, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had for the first time openly attacked Saxena and accused him of obstructing programmes and schemes of the Aam Aadmi Party government.
Delhi L-G flags 'inordinate delay' in receiving Lokayukta reports from AAP govt
Saxena received the 16th and the 17th annual consolidated reports of the Lokayukta of Delhi, pertaining to 2017-18 and 2018-19, "after a delay of three years from Kejriwal" and has approved the laying of the reports before the Delhi assembly, L-G office sources said.
Delhi LG asks Kejriwal govt to release Rs 383 crore to MCDs, says 'pending' for 2 years
Sharing on Twitter a letter he wrote to the CM, Saxena's office said he has asked for the release of the fund pending for two years.
Sack Delhi LG for illegal award of contract to daughter during his term at KVIC, AAP appeals to PM
Addressing a press conference, AAP national spokesperson and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh also demanded that legal proceedings be initiated against Saxena for allegedly awarding the contract to his daughter in violation of the law.
Kejriwal-LG Friday meeting won't be held for third time in a row
"The weekly meeting of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena will not be held tomorrow. The meeting of the CM & LG has been put off for this Friday owing to the CM's two-day visit to Gujarat starting tomorrow (Friday)," the statement said.
In 2016 V K Saxena pressured his employees to exchange demonetised notes worth Rs 1400 cr: AAP
"When he was KVIC chairman, demonetisation happened and a cashier working there has given in writing that he was forced to carry out exchange of notes. It is unfortunate that he was suspended. But we want a probe in this. There is a news report also and there are statements by the affected employees," Pathak said.
Delhi LG objects to Manish Sisodia's allegations against Anil Baijal, asks CM to rein in colleagues
Saxena also advised Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to ensure his colleagues refrain from such "petty behaviour", the Raj Niwas said on Twitter. Sisodia, who also heads the excise department, had last Saturday accused Baijal of changing his stand on the excise policy and blocking liquor vends in non-conforming areas of Delhi by putting a condition.
Delhi Lt Governor V K Saxena launches scheme to reward RWAs for property tax compliance
The scheme will incentivise RWAs on achieving 90 per cent tax collection from total number of properties in their societies or colonies, allowing them to recommend development work to the tune of 10 per cent of the collected tax amount, with a cap of Rs one lakh, said a statement from LG office.
Bring all commercial & residential properties in Delhi under tax net to augment revenue: LG to MCD
Delhi Lt Governor V K Saxena expressed concern that 65 per cent of property owners in the city paid no tax and directed that all properties within the city limits -- commercial as well as residential -- be brought under the tax net, according to a statement from the LG office.
Ensure services requiring public interface are available online by July 31: Delhi LG to MCD
Saxena said the aim should be to ensure "minimum human interface in the delivery of its (MCD) services". This will ensure effective and timely delivery, and also cut red-tapism, minimise inconvenience and harassment of common people and curtail inefficiency and corruption at all levels, he said. This will also ensure "plugging (of) leakages and put a stop to instances of 'ghost beneficiaries'", he added.
HC clerk summoned with record of Patkar's plea to quash defamation case by KVIC chief
In the application filed on February 17, 2020, the Khadi Village and Industries (KVIC) chief alleged that Patkar had been continuously denying that she has ever issued such a press note, but in her high court petition seeking quashing of proceedings in another case, she made "judicial admission" of having issued the same.
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