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‘Compelling need’ to appoint Asthana top cop: SC affidavit

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‘Compelling need’ to appoint Asthana top cop: SC affidavit

Considering the capital’s “extremely challenging situation” in terms of public order, policing issues and their impact on national security, the Indian government stated that there is “urgent need” for people like Rakesh Asthana Come to lead the police force in Delhi. The Supreme Court also proved the rationality of appointing the IPS officers from the 1984 batch as Delhi Police Chief.

In a sworn testimony in a series of petitions that questioned Asthana’s appointment on July 27, the center insisted that he was selected to “provide effective police services for the recent law and order situation in the National Capital Territory of Delhi. “, and he is considering the representation of cadres and the expansion of “serving the public interest.”

It requested the rejection of the petition that challenged the appointment. His transfer and service extension have been questioned in court.

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“Some people believe that the currently available police officers lack the necessary work and experience in supervising the work of the central investigative agency/paramilitary forces and police forces and supervising a large country with various political and legal and order issues, so this is in the public interest. , The central government decided to hire an officer with experience in all the above-mentioned fields to supervise the Delhi police force,” said through an affidavit submitted by the Ministry of Interior. It added that, in addition to having sufficient reasons to choose Asana, since the Supreme Court issued an order in the Prakash Singh case in 2016, there have been no procedural or legal defects in appointing him, requiring a state’s police chief to have at least six The term of office of one month only applies to the Chief of Police or the State of the Chief of Police, but does not include the territories of the Union such as Delhi.

“Since 2006, the central government of Delhi has appointed eight police commissioners in accordance with the same procedure. Prior to this, Asana appointed Asana… Selective exhibition”.

Asthana became the chief of the Delhi Police on July 28, 2021. His appointment was four days before his retirement on July 31. Prior to his appointment, the Indian police service officer was awarded a cross-cadre representative, including the following cadres: Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram and the Union territories outside Andaman and Nicobar, as well as serving Extension.

CPIL filed a complaint with the Supreme Court in August 2021, alleging that there were multiple violations in terms of appointing cadres and deferring services, and claimed that the appointment violated the conditions stipulated in the Prakash Singh case because Asthana does not have a minimum remaining term of six. Months.

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DTC to start electric buses from 3 Delhi ISBTs to Noida airport by May end

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DTC to start electric buses from 3 Delhi ISBTs to Noida airport by May end

The buses will start and currently serve Greater Noida and Jewar, even though the airport is probably not going to be operational by May By the end of May, the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) plans to begin operating electric buses from the Capital to the soon-to-be Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, according to officials. The buses will begin at.

Delhi’s three Inter State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) — Maharana Pratap ISBT at Kashmere Gate, Swami Vivekanand ISBT at Anand Vihar, and Veer Hakikat Rai ISBT at Sarai Kale Khan — and currently serve Greater Noida and Jewar, even though the airport is probably not going to meet the May deadline to be operational The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to launch.

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Electric bus services connecting Delhi’s Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) to the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar by the end of May 2025. This initiative aims to enhance connectivity between the national capital and the new airport, providing a March 2025, DTC and NIA signed operate thesesustainable and efficient mode transportation for.

Key Features of the Service

  • Routes and Terminals: The electric buses will operate from three major ISBTs in Delhi: Maharana Pratap ISBT at Kashmere Gate, Swami Vivekanand ISBT at Anand Vihar, and Veer Hakikat Rai ISBT at Sarai Kale Khan. Initially, these buses will serve areas in Greater Noida and Jewar, catering to the March 2025, DTC and NIA signed an MoU to operate these demand for public transport in these regions.
  • Memorandum of Understanding (MoU): In March 2025, DTC and NIA signed an MoU to operate these bus services, formalizing the collaboration between the two entities The fleet will consist of air-conditioned, low-floor electric buses equipped with modern amenities, including GPS tracking, CCTV cameras, panic buttons, and broad aisle spaces to accommodate luggage. These features aim to ensure.
  • Commuters passenger safety and comfort during transit While the exact fare amounts are yet to be finalized, discussions are ongoing in consultation with the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (Yeida), which manages the Jewar area. The authorities aim to establish a cost-effective fare structure for commuters The bus services will initially be deployed on a pilot basis. Depending demand.

Additional Considerations

  • Infrastructure Development: A four-kilometer stretch of road that will be part of the bus route is not fully developed yet. DTC has reached out to Yeida to ascertain the usability and development timeline of this segment to ensure seamless operations. and passenger feedback, routes may be adjusted, and the number of buses increased to better serve commuters this, the bus services will begin as scheduled.
  • Airport Operational Timeline: Although the NIA was expected to commence operations by mid-May 2025, it is likely to miss this deadline due to ongoing construction work. Despite this, the bus services will begin as scheduled, providing connectivity to the surrounding areas in the interim providing connectivity to the surrounding areas in the interi This initiative reflects DTC’s commitment to.
  • Enhancing public transportation infrastructure and promoting eco-friendly travel options in the National Capital Region. By introducing electric buses on this route, the corporation aims to offer a reliable and sustainable alternative for commuters traveling between Delhi and the upcoming Noida International The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to commence electric bus services.
  • connecting Delhi’s Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) to the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar by the end of May 2025. This initiative aims to provide eco-friendly and convenient transportation options for commuters traveling between Delhi and the new airport NIA was expected to commence.
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