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If a new union territory is created, who will appoint its administrator?

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The President of India

Under Article 239 of the Indian Constitution, every union territory is administered by the President acting through an administrator appointed by the President.

The administrator, who may be designated as Lieutenant Governor or Administrator, is appointed by the President and works on the President's behalf.

The Chief Minister of a neighbouring state, Parliament, and the Prime Minister do not hold this appointing power for a union territory administrator.

Hence, the administrator of a union territory is appointed by the President of India.

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