Centre gives clearance to Delhi minister Atishi for UK visit

Atishi is scheduled to travel to the UK from June 14 to 20

ITDC INIDA EPRESS/ ITDC NEWS:  The Centre on Wednesday informed the Delhi High Court that it has given clearance to city Education Minister Atishi to travel to the United Kingdom for an official visit next week.

The counsel for the Centre said the proposal has now been send to the economic affairs department for further approvals, which would also be processed and the petitioner can apply for requisite visa permits. While Atishi's lawyer said the clearance was given by the Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday morning, the counsel for the Centre said it was granted on Tuesday itself.

“It was given yesterday. Political clearance was granted. No need for any direction,” the lawyer told Justice Chandra Dhari Singh. The lawyer appearing for the petitioner said she is scheduled to travel to the UK from June 14 to 20.