Administrator Designation for Union Territories
The administrators of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Puducherry are specifically designated as Lieutenant Governors. This designation reflects their role in administering these Union Territories.
Understanding UT Administration
Union Territories are directly administered by the Central Government. While some UTs have a Chief Minister and elected legislative assembly (like Delhi and Puducherry historically, though Puducherry has faced direct rule periods), others are administered through a representative of the President of India.
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands: Administered by a Lieutenant Governor.
- Puducherry: Historically administered by a Lieutenant Governor, though it also has an elected legislature and Council of Ministers. The specific role of the Lieutenant Governor is crucial in the UT's governance structure.
The designation of Lieutenant Governor is common for certain Union Territories, signifying their administrative head appointed by the President.
Important Questions from Union and its Territories
What type of majority is required to pass laws under Articles 2 and 3, as per Article 4(2) in Indian parliament?
- Which union territory was added to India by the Fourteenth Amendment Act, 1962?
- Under Article 239 of the Constitution, a Union Territory is administered by:
- What powers does the Parliament have over Union Territories, under Article 241(1)?
Which of the following pairs of Union Territories were merged to form a single Indian Union Territory in 2020?
