The Delhi government has issued a directive requiring bureaucrats to prioritize the proceedings of the newly formed House Committees of the Eighth Legislative Assembly. Administrative Secretaries are mandated to attend House Committee meetings and ensure their departments’ full cooperation by submitting requested documents and reports promptly. To enhance accountability and coordination between the executive branch and the Delhi Legislature, the circular specifies that any absence must be filled by a well-informed senior deputy with prior approval.
The circular emphasizes the need to prevent delays in governance and legislative oversight. It states that senior officers may be required to attend House Committee sessions for discussions, presentations, or providing information on relevant matters. Administrative Secretaries are urged to attend these sessions when called upon by the Assembly Secretariat or to delegate a suitable senior officer if unable to attend due to unavoidable circumstances.
Furthermore, Administrative Secretaries are instructed to cooperate fully with the Assembly Secretariat by ensuring timely submission of all requested documents, information, reports, or any other materials needed by the House Committees. In a recent development related to the Atishi video controversy, the Committee of Privileges of the Delhi Legislative Assembly has directed the Additional Chief Secretary (Home) of the Government of Punjab to submit written comments by February 12, 2026.
The Committee has also sought written responses from the Director General of Police, Punjab, and the Commissioner of Police, Jalandhar, regarding the conduct of Punjab Police authorities and their handling of communications and information requested by the Delhi Legislative Assembly Secretariat. This action follows a complaint and note presented before the Committee, leading to a review of the Punjab Police authorities’ actions and their responses to document requests from the Delhi Legislative Assembly Secretariat.
