The Delhi government has suspended two of its senior-most DANICS officials posted as special secretaries with the Home department late Tuesday, as they had allegedly refused to sign two cabinet notes.

The move could lead to yet another tussle between the government and the Lieutenant Governor, as only the Lt Governor can suspend senior DANICS officials with permission from the Home Ministry. In that case, sources said, the suspension could be deemed invalid.

The officials have been identified as Subhash Chandra, special secretary, prisons, and Yashpal Garg, special secretary, prosecution. They belonged to the senior administrative grade, the highest grade in DANICS.

The cabinet notes reportedly pertain to the raise in the salary of public prosecutors and prison staff.

“The matter has become a bone of contention as the officials cited a letter from the Lt Governor asking government officials not to sign any document that does not come under their jurisdiction,” said the source.

Home minister Satyendar Jain confirmed that “the officials have been suspended but refused to divulge more details in the matter.

This is not the first time that the government has taken action against its officials for siding with the Lt Governor.

Earlier, former home secretary Dharampal was sidelined for following the Lt Governor’s orders to remain at his post despite the government appointing Rajendra Kumar as the home secretary.

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