The post of CM in Delhi is not formal, the holder will have to be available 24×7: Delhi HC

The court was hearing a PIL alleging the dire condition of education in MCD-run schools. The court had earlier said that around two lakh students lacked basic facilities due to administrative hurdles.

On Monday, the bench ordered the MCD commissioner to bear the cost of providing textbooks and other materials to students without being bound by the expenditure limit of ₹5 crore.

It said, “Consequently, this court is of the view that the non-availability of the Chief Minister or non-constitution of the Standing Committee or the dispute relating to the appointment of Aldermen by the Honorable LG or non-decision by the Aldermen. “Non-compliance with the competent court or certain provisions of the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act cannot come in the way of school going children receiving their free textbooks, stationery and uniforms promptly.”

During the proceedings, the court said that CM Kejriwal’s decision to continue as CM despite his arrest is his personal decision, but it does not mean that because the CM is not available, “the fundamental rights of small children will be crushed” And they will move on.” First session of school without textbooks, stationery and uniform.”

The court said that receipt of free textbooks, stationery and uniforms by school children is not only a legal right under the Right to Education Act and its rules, but also a part of the fundamental rights under Article 21A of the Constitution.

It said the real issue in the case is one of “power”, “control”, “territorial dominance” and “who takes the credit”.