Mr Kejriwal frequently complained that he could not appoint even a "peon" or transfer an officer.
In a unanimous verdict, the Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that the Delhi government has legislative and executive powers over services.
Hearing the Centre versus the Delhi government over the issue of demarcation of power, a constitution bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud said an elected government needs to have control over the administration.
It refused to agree with the 2019 judgement of Justice Ashok Bhushan that the city government has no power over the issue of services.
AAP leaders hailed the judgment calling it a victory of the people of Delhi
Here are the Highlights on the Supreme Court verdict:
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Civil Servants Should Be "Politically Neutral," Says Supreme CourtCivil servants are required to be "politically neutral" and under the administrative control of ministers for implementing the day-to-day decisions of the elected government, the Supreme Court said on Thursday.
Centre, Delhi Government Need To Cooperate, Says Supreme Court
The Centre and the National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCTD) government share a unique federal relationship and they need to cooperate with each other to enhance the spirit of federalism and democracy, the Supreme Court said on Thursday.
Delhi Government Removes Services Secretary Hours After Major Win In CourtThe Arvind Kejriwal government removed the Secretary of the Delhi government's Services department Ashish More this evening. The transfer appeared to be the first of many, with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal warning of a major administrative reshuffle.Speaking at a press conference shortly after the judgment, Mr Kejriwal indicated that there will be action against officials who "obstruct" public works. "The vigilance will now be with us. Disciplinary proceedings can be initiated against officers who do not work properly," the Chief Minister had said.
"Kejriwal Got What He Was Desperately Looking For": BJP On AAP's Big WinDelhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva on Thursday said the party respects the Supreme Court verdict that gave the AAP government legislative and executive powers over the administration of services, and claimed that a transfer-posting industry will come up in the city.Citing the verdict, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has stated there would be large-scale transfer of officers in the Delhi government now, the BJP leader alleged.
Arvind Kejriwal Reacts To Supreme Court's Decision"Heartfelt thanks to the Hon'ble Supreme Court for doing justice to the people of Delhi. With this decision, the pace of development of Delhi will increase manifold. Democracy won," the Delhi Chief Minister said in a tweet in Hindi.
"People Have Won": Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj On AAP's Big Win"Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal fought the battle of the people of Delhi in the court for 8 years. And today the public has won," he tweeted.
"Historic Decision": Delhi Minister Atishi Hails Supreme Court Ruling"Satyameva Jayate! After years of fighting, the Supreme Court @ArvindKejriwal has given the government its due. Now no one will be able to obstruct the work of the people of Delhi. This historic decision is the victory of the people of Delhi. Now Delhi will progress at double the speed. Congratulations everyone!," she tweeted in hindi.
"Victory After Long Struggle": AAP Leader Sanjay Singh"Victory after a long struggle. Salute to the spirit of @ArvindKejriwal ji. Congratulations to the two crore people of Delhi. Satyameva Jayate," says AAP senior leader Sanjay Singh.
"Delhi Wins": AAP's Raghav Chadha's Tweet On Supreme Court's Big Decision
Five-Judge Bench Delivers Unanimous Verdict In Delhi-Centre Services Row
Delhi Government Has Control Over Administrative Services, Supreme Court RulesThe Delhi government has control over administrative services, the Supreme Court has said. Only services under Public Order, Police and Land are excluded from the purview of the Delhi government.
Delhi Lt Governor Bound By Decision Of Elected Government On Services: Supreme Court
Lt Governor shall be bound by the decision of NCTD over services apart from land, police and law and order, Supreme Court said.
If the officers stop reporting to the ministers or do not abide by their directions, the principle of collective responsibility is affected, Supreme Court said.
In a democratic form of govt, real power of administration must rest on the elected arm of the government, says Supreme Court.
Ensure Governance Of States Is Not Taken Over By Union: Supreme CourtWhile National Capital Territory of Delhi is not a full fledged state. It is not a State under first schedule yet it is empowered to legislate.Union has power and state too has the power but the executive power of the state will be subject to the law existing of the union. It has to be ensured that governance of states is not taken over by the Union, CJI DY Chandrachud said.
Unable To Agree With View Of Justice Bhushan In 2019 Judgement: Chief Justice
The limited issue is whether Centre has legislative and executive control over Services. We have dealt with 2018 constitution bench judgment. We are unable to agree with view of Justice Bhushan in split judgement in 2019, CJI DY Chandrachud said.
"Even Without Getting Services...": Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj To NDTV"We hope that the Supreme Court will give a decision in favor of the people. The Supreme Court had made it clear in 2018 itself that except for 3 subjects, the Lieutenant Governor is bound to accept the decisions of the elected government of Delhi. Even without getting services, Arvind Kejriwal has been able to do many things for the people of Delhi, imagine how fast he will work if he gets this power." Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj to NDTV
How The Tussle Between Delhi Lt Governor And AAP Government BeganThe case has its roots in 2018, when the Arvind Kejriwal government had gone to court, arguing that its decisions were constantly being over-ridden by the Lieutenant Governor, who acts as the Centre's representative in Delhi.
Bureaucrats' appointments were cancelled, files were not cleared, and basic decision-making was obstructed, the Delhi government had told the court.
In a landmark verdict next year, the top court said the elected government of Delhi is the boss.