Explanation:

• Amid the violence that has rocked Delhi, a Union Territory, a key question being raised is whether or not the government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi can take any action to bring law and order under control.
• The NCT of Delhi, under Article 239 AA, has been given a special status, which gives powers of law-making and administration to an elected legislature and the council of ministers.
• The law, however, puts two subjects, public order and police directly under the Union government.
• Even here, there are exceptions. Two sections of Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) —129 & 130, give the Executive Magistrate certain powers relating to “unlawful assembly”.
• If a group is found in unlawful assembly under Section 129 CrPC, the Executive Magistrate can issue orders to these persons to disperse.
•  If this fails, the magistrate can use the civil force, which is the police.
• If these efforts too fail, the Executive Magistrate, under Section 130 CrPC, can call an officer of the armed forces of the Union to disperse the assembly.
• Therefore, under these two limited powers, the Executive Magistrate, who reports to the Chief Minister, can issue orders relating to public security.