Gopal Subramanium to probe DDCA even if struck down by Centre: Kejriwal

January 08, 2016 11:17

The Centre terms the Gopal Subramanian-led probe into the DDCA illegal. The AAP govt however says the commission has not yet been declared null and void and will continue to do its work.

Delhi lieutenant-governor Najeeb Jung is learned to have recommended to the Centre that the commission of inquiry appointed by the Arvind Kejriwal government under Gopal Subramaniam to probe alleged irregularities in the Delhi and District Cricket Association be set aside as it was illegal.

Jung, in a communication to the home ministry last month argued that the Commission of Inquiry Act, 1952 empowers only the Centre and state governments to appoint a commission of inquiry. Delhi being a Union Territory short of full statehood, a commission of inquiry may be ordered only with the concurrence of the Centre, through the LG, he said.

Kejriwal however said the Commission of Inquiry ordered by his government will probe alleged irregularities in DDCA even if it is struck down by the Centre.

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