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Delhi LG appoints 40 more assessors to resolve claims of northeast Delhi riots victims

To expedite the settlement of claims and provide relief to victims, Lieutenant Governor of Delhi VK Saxena has approved the appointment of 40 Loss Assessors to assist the North-East Delhi Riots Claims Commission (NEDRCC). Read more on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Aug 24, 2022

Delhi’s liquor policy woes: Courtroom drama tells the other side of the story

Eight months after the Delhi government launched its Excise Policy 2021-22, it’s failed to achieve any of its targets. The policy – rolled out with much fanfare on November 17 – aimed to increase government revenue, promote consumer choice, prevent monopoly on liquor sale, and provide for equitable distribution of…

Newslaundry · Aug 9, 2022

39 Delhi Police personnel posted in excise department repatriated amid row

NEW DELHI: In a clean-up exercise, 39 Delhi Police personnel posted on deputation in the excise department have been repatriated to their parent organisation. While many of these officials had already completed their tenure, sources confirmed there were complaints of corruption against a few of them.

The Times of India · Aug 8, 2022

Delhi LG VK Saxena directs ACB to probe graft complaints against transport department officials

NEW DELHI: Lieutenant governor VK Saxena on Friday directed the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) to conduct a probe into allegations of “corruption and collusion” of transport department officials with auto financers and unauthorised dealers at Burari Transport Authority.

The Times of India · Jul 29, 2022

Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation services now ‘hassle-free’ with Aadhaar authentication

NEW DELHI: Lieutenant governor VK Saxena on Friday granted approval to Delhi government to issue notification for Aadhaar authentication of eight online services related to Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC).

The Times of India · Jul 29, 2022

LG seeks report from Delhi chief secretary on alleged irregularities in allocating liquor licences

NEW DELHI: Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has sought a report from Chief Secretary on allegations of cartelisation, facilitating monopolies and favouring blacklisted firms in reward of liquor licences, sources said on Monday.

The Times of India · Jul 25, 2022

Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia honest, case is bogus, says CM Arvind Kejriwal

NEW DELHI: Defending his deputy, Manish Sisodia, chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said the case recommended by lieutenant governor VK Saxena for a CBI investigation was "fake", reports Atul Mathur.

The Times of India · Jul 22, 2022

Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia in line of fire as lieutenant governor VK Saxena asks for CBI probe into excise policy

NEW DELHI: Setting the stage for a major escalation in the Centre-AAP face-off, lieutenant governor VK Saxena on Friday recommended a CBI investigation into Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22 after the chief secretary in a report flagged alleged violations of various acts and rules besides "deliberate and gross procedural lapses" to…

The Times of India · Jul 22, 2022

LG orders CBI probe into alleged violation of excise policy by Delhi govt

The CBI inquiry was recommended after a recent report by the Chief Secretary established prima facie violations of GNCTD Act 1991, Transaction of Business Rules (ToBR) 1993, Delhi Excise Act 2009 and Delhi Excise Rules 2010. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jul 22, 2022

Deck up Delhi to mark 75th year of freedom, says lieutenant governor VK Saxena

NEW DELHI: To ensure all roads, flyovers, roundabouts, markets and school and hospital buildings are decked up and illuminated for the celebrations of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav – 75 years of India’s freedom – lieutenant governor VK Saxena has issued detailed directions to urban local bodies of the city.

The Times of India · Jul 20, 2022