Shivangi Prakash-
On Wednesday, the Delhi High Court issued a notice in a petition seeking Mr. Zakir Khan’s removal from his position as Chairman of the Delhi Minorities Commission, alleging that he abused his power and position to influence others and functioned as an agent of the Aam Aadmi Party.
The Delhi Government, the Delhi Minorities Commission, and Zakir Khan were all served with notice by a division bench led by Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh.
According to a complaint filed by Abdul Amir Amiro, a local resident of the Jama Masjid area, Khan has been abusing his position in violation of the Delhi Minorities Commission Rules, 2000, and has been found to be associated with the AAP by holding meetings, participating in party rallies, announcing its policies, and propagating its agenda.
Khan’s Facebook profile has been used as a reference point, where he is said to have posted images from his official account on several occasions proving his affiliation with the Aam Aadmi Party.
The plea reads, “That the respondent no.3 has knowingly misused his position and powers and Government money in order to influence other and promoting the political party to achieve his political gains.”
Furthermore, the plea also states that Khan has knowingly misused his position by “Joining, associated and demonstrated violated the Service which is prejudicial to the interest of the sovereignty and integrity of India, public order and morality.”
In addition to his removal, the plea requests that the Delhi Government and the Delhi Minorities Commission revoke any benefits and suspend his pay or remuneration.
The petition further asks for directives to the abovementioned respondents to take necessary legal action against Khan, as well as a return of Khan’s whole pay since joining.
