Question
As per Article ___________ of the Indian Constitution, from the date of commencement of the Constitution (Sixty-ninth Amendment) Act, 1991, the Union territory of Delhi shall be called the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
The correct answer is
239AA
Article 239AA for Delhi's National Capital Territory Status
The Indian Constitution was amended by the Sixty-ninth Amendment Act in 1991 to provide a special status to Delhi.
This amendment specifically introduced Article 239AA.
- Article 239AA of the Constitution deals with the special provisions for Delhi.
- It designates the Union territory of Delhi as the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
- This provision came into effect from the date of commencement of the Constitution (Sixty-ninth Amendment) Act, 1991.
Therefore, Article 239AA is the relevant article concerning the status of Delhi as the National Capital Territory.
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