The governance of Delhi is characterized by a multi-tiered structure involving the Central Government, State Government, and Local Municipal Corporations. While this structure is designed to ensure comprehensive management of the territory, it also requires robust coordination and clear delineation of responsibilities to function effectively. The complexity of Delhi's governance reflects its status as both a major metropolis and the national capital, necessitating a balance between local autonomy and central oversight. The Central Government (represented by the Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Delhi), holds significant control over Delhi due to its status as the national capital. Certain areas, such as law and order (police), land, and municipal affairs, fall under the direct purview of the Central Government.​ Delhi has a Legislative Assembly, which is similar to other states in India, with an elected Chief Minister and Council of Ministers. The Assembly can legislate on matters such as education, health, transport, and public works listed in the State List and the Concurrent List of the Indian Constitution, except those reserved for the Central Government.​ With respect to the Local Governance, Delhi is divided into multiple municipal corporations responsible for local civic amenities and services, including sanitation, waste management, public health, street lighting, and maintenance of local roads. They also handle the collection of property taxes and issuance of birth and death certificates.​ As is evident from the above, effective governance in Delhi requires coordination, collaboration and clarity on autonomy, jurisdiction and policy implementations among the three wings.

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