Delhi HC stays MCD Mayor's notice for re-election of standing committee

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court Saturday stayed the notice for re-election of six members of standing committee of Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) issued by the newly elected Mayor Shelly Oberoi of Aam Aadmi Party.

Staying the notice, Justice Gaurang Kanth observed that the returning officer or Mayor is conducting re-elections without declaring the results of elections conducted on February 24 which is in violation of Regulation 51 of New Delhi Municipal Council (Procedure and Conduct of Business) Regulations, 1987.

The court said no purpose will be served by conducting a fresh election on February 27.

In view thereof, the notice dated Feb 24 for re-election shall remain stayed till the next date of hearing, the court said.