Speaking in the Delhi assembly on the resolution moved by AAP MLA Rajendra Pal Gautam, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said officials were obstructing the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government's plans to bring a one-time settlement scheme for unpaid water bills, and announced that the AAP will launch a major agitation in the city if the scheme is not implemented quickly.
In the resolution, Gautam said the principal secretary, urban development, and principal secretary, finance, have refused to implement the scheme despite written orders from ministers. The resolution urged LG Saxena to direct the officers to implement the scheme.
Under the amended GNCTD Act, bureaucrats in Delhi report to the lieutenant governor.
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