Once again a situation of conflict has arisen between the lg and the kejriwal government regarding the
departure of delhi government and MCD chiefs abroad. This time, delhi Municipal Corporation Mayor Shelly
Oberoi has approached the delhi high court after not being allowed to go abroad to attend an event. This issue
will be heard in the high court on wednesday on the Mayor’s petition. MCD Mayor Shaili Oberoi on Tuesday
had approached the delhi high court to seek political approval from the Central Government. Its purpose is to
obtain permission to travel to brisbane to attend an event. The MCD Mayor’s lawyer had demanded immediate
hearing of the case before a bench headed by Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma.
Accused of not giving permission to go abroad
On Shaili Oberoi's petition, delhi high court has agreed to list this issue for Wednesday. The lawyer appearing
for Shaili Oberoi told the court that the Mayor was not being given political approval from the Center to attend
an event organized in brisbane city of Australia. There are only three working days left in the program and they
have to go on the 9th. The bench said that the matter will be before us tomorrow. Today a bench headed by High
court Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma will hear it. Justice sanjeev Narula is also included in the bench.
Finance Minister's petition pending in court
National capital delhi Municipal Corporation Mayor Shaili Oberoi has sought permission from the court to
participate in the Asia Pacific Cities Summit and Mayor Forum, 2023 to be held in brisbane city from 11 to 13
October. Let us tell you that delhi government Finance minister Kailash Gehlot has also filed a separate petition
in the high court, challenging the provision under which the chief minister and other ministers of the state
government are allowed to go on foreign trips by the Central Government. Political approval is required from.
This petition is currently pending before the court.
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