Union Territory

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An Union Territory is a sub-national administrative division of India. Unlike the states, which have their own elected governments, union territories are ruled directly by the federal national government; the President of India appoints an Administrator or Lieutenant-Governor for each territory.[1] As of 2006, there are seven union territories.[2] Delhi was made the National Capital Territory in 1991 and is on its way to statehood[citation needed].

Delhi and Pondicherry have their own elected legislative assemblies and councils of ministers, but their powers are limited; certain legislation must be reserved for the "consideration and assent" of the President of India.[1]

The following are the current union territories of India:[2]

See also: States and territories of India

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Union Territories at the National Portal of India
  2. ^ a b Union Territories at the Indian Ministry of Home Affairs
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