Delhi govt vs LG: SC refers matter to higher bench over difference of opinion

The Supreme Court on Thursday referd the  decision on power tussle between  Delhi Chief Minister and Lieutenant Governor to a three judge constitutional bench as the two judges Justice Sikri and Justice Bhushan could not come to consensus over whether the Delhi government or Lieutenant Governor should have jurisdiction over ‘Services’ in Delhi. The court however unanimously held that the Centre has the power to set up Inquiry Commission. Justice AK Sikri held  transfers of posting of Joint Secretary & above officers are in the domain of LG while other officers fall under Delhi govt, however, in case of difference of opinion, view of LG to prevail. Anti Corruption Bureau to come under LG.