Following approval from the Supreme Court, the central government issued an extension order on Wednesday for Delhi Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar (IAS:1987:AGMUT), providing him with an additional six months. As per an order from the Minister of Home Affairs, the competent authority has sanctioned the extension of Mr. Kumar’s tenure for a period extending six months beyond 30.11.2023 (01.12.2023 to 31.05.2023).
During the court hearing on Wednesday, the Supreme Court asserted that the Centre’s decision aligns with the Constitutional distribution of powers. It underscored the Centre’s authority to extend the Chief Secretary’s tenure, particularly in matters beyond the jurisdiction of the Delhi government, such as police, land, and public order.
This development unfolded a day after the Central government informed the Supreme Court about its intention to extend Naresh Kumar’s tenure for a limited period. In response to the court’s inquiry regarding the legal foundation for the extension, the Solicitor General, representing the Centre, clarified that the extension was temporary and that a new appointment would follow.
