In the previous hearing of the case, the MCD Commissioner had joined the proceedings and informed the Bench nearly two lakh students do not have any bank account, uniform and, therefore, stationery reimbursement has not been made to these students.
He had stated that one of the major reasons for non-distribution of notebooks, stationery items, uniforms and school bags is ‘non-formation of Standing Committees’ and that only Standing Committee has the power and jurisdiction to award contracts worth more than ₹5 crores.
The Court had then observed that there cannot be a vacuum and if the Standing Committee is not available for any reason, the financial power needs to be delegated to an appropriate authority by the Delhi government.
The Bench had ordered the government to do the needful in two working days.
Source: Barandbench
