Why in news
The Supreme Court ruled that the Lieutenant-Governor of Delhi has a statutory duty to nominate 10 persons with special knowledge of municipal administration to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi.
This duty is not subject to the aid and advice of the Delhi Council of Ministers
Who is aldermen
As per the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957, ten people, over the age of 25 can be nominated to the corporation by the administrator (the LG).
These people are expected to have special knowledge or experience in municipal administration.
They are meant to assist the house in taking decisions of public importance
Aldermen refers to the members of a municipal council, but the exact responsibilities depending on the location of its usage.
They do not have the right to vote in the mayor polls
But they will hold influential power and play a significant role in the elections of Standing Committees, MCD in-house and ward committee meetings.
Constitutional provisions
Constitution does not use the term "alderman"
Article 243R (2) : The Legislature of a State may, by law, provide—
(a) for the representation in a Municipality of—
(i) persons having special knowledge or experience in Municipal administration
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