Farmer’s Tractor Rally: SC says Entry in Delhi to be decided by Police

New Delhi, 18/1: The Supreme Court of India has said the scheduled Farmer’s tractor rally is a matter of law and order and it has to be decided by the Police. SC was hearing the plea which sought an order against the proposed tractor rally. The top court also said that also told the Centre that it has all the authority to deal with the matter.

“Police is the first authority to decide who should be allowed to enter Delhi. The question of who should be allowed to enter the city [Delhi] and how many people can be allowed to enter are matters to be decided by the police. We cannot interfere,” said Supreme Court.

Addressing the Centre it said, ” We are not going to tell you what you should do. We will take up this matter on Jan 20.” “Does the Union of India want the Supreme Court to tell it what powers you have under the police Act? Why do you need the court to tell you that you have power?”

“We have not taken charge of the matter the way you think we have. Apparently, the intervention of the court has been strongly mistaken by you [Centre]” the court said, adding, “It is for the police to decide on the plea for permission for demonstration in Ramlila maidan,” it added.