On February 13, the Supreme Court had observed that the nominated members cannot vote in the election for the Mayor. The office of the Delhi Lt Governor told the court that it would postpone the February 16 mayoral election to a date after February 17.
The apex court issued notices to Delhi LG and pro-term presiding officer to respond to the query by February 13.
Saxena approved the convening of the next meeting of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on January 24. The sitting of the House is called for the oath of affirmation of the election of the mayor, deputy mayor, and six members to the Standing Committee.
