New Delhi: In a stern move, Lt Governor Najeeb Jung today directed all officers, including IAS and DANICS, not to follow the Delhi Government orders which were declared by the Centre as "null and void". In the memorandum issued by the LG's Secretary, it was stated that officers would face strict action for non-compliance with the order.

"Government of India has taken note of current constitutional position in Delhi and major instances of violation of the constitution, laws and rules, such as change in the pay structure of DANICS officers, the constitution of so-called Commission of Inquiry etc.