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Part VIII of the Constitution of India (Articles 239–242) provides the framework for administration of Union Territories, including creation of local legislatures or councils of ministers for certain UTs, special provisions for the NCT of Delhi, ordinance powers of the Administrator, presidential regulation-making powers for specified UTs, and High Courts for UTs.
Articles 239 to 242
Administration of Union territories
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Creation of local Legislatures or Council of Ministers or both for certain Union territories
Special provisions with respect to Delhi
Provision in case of failure of constitutional machinery
Power of administrator to promulgate Ordinances during recess of Legislature
Power of President to make regulations for certain Union territories
High Courts for Union territories
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FAQs
How are Union Territories administered under Article 239?
Union Territories are administered by the President acting through an Administrator appointed for each UT, to such extent as the President thinks fit.
What does Article 239A provide?
Article 239A enables Parliament by law to create for certain Union Territories a local Legislature, a Council of Ministers, or both, with such constitution, powers, and functions as specified in the law.
What are the special provisions for Delhi under Article 239AA?
Article 239AA provides that the Union Territory of Delhi shall be known as the National Capital Territory of Delhi, with a Legislative Assembly and Council of Ministers, subject to constitutional limitations and the role of the Lieutenant Governor.
What happens if there is a failure of constitutional machinery in a UT?
Article 239AB empowers the President to make appropriate provisions by order for administering the Union Territory if there is a failure of constitutional machinery.
Can the Administrator issue ordinances?
Yes, Article 239B authorizes the Administrator to promulgate Ordinances during the recess of the Legislature in a Union Territory, subject to conditions and subsequent legislative control.
What regulations can the President make for Union Territories?
Under Article 240, the President may make regulations for the peace, progress, and good government of specified Union Territories, subject to constitutional requirements.
Do Union Territories have High Courts?
Article 241 provides for High Courts for Union Territories, either establishing a High Court for a UT or extending the jurisdiction of an existing High Court to a UT.