What is the purpose of making union territories?
Table of Contents
What is the purpose of making union territories?
The concept of Union Territory was first introduced in the States Reorganisation Act, 1956. It refers to those territories that are too small to be independent or are too different (economically, culturally and geographically) to be merged with the surrounding states or are financially weak or are politically unstable.
Which is the 7th union territory?
They are Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu, Lakshadweep, Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Puducherry.
Which government make laws for union territories?
(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Legislative Assembly of 1*[the Union territory] may make laws for the whole or any part of the Union territory with respect to any of the matters enumerated in the State List or the Concurrent List in the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution in so far as any such matter is …
Why union territories are formed Upsc?
The union territories have been created for a variety of reasons like. Political and administrative consideration—Delhi and Chandigarh. Cultural distinctiveness—Puducherry, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Daman and Diu.
Why Delhi is called Union territory?
The States Reorganisation Act, 1956 created the Union Territory of Delhi from its predecessor, the Chief Commissioner’s Province of Delhi. The Constitution (Sixty-ninth Amendment) Act, 1991 declared the Union Territory of Delhi to be formally known as the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
Who appoints cm UT?
the President
The Chief Minister of Union Territories shall be appointed by the President and other Ministers shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Chief Minister, and the Ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the President.
Is Chandigarh a UT?
Chandigarh is bordered by the state of Punjab to the north, the west and the south, and by the state of Haryana to the east….
| Chandigarh | |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| Formation of Union territory | 1 November 1966 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Union territory Municipal Corporation |
Will Hyderabad become a union territory under BJP rule?
Though Hyderabad was merged into the Indian union under Congress rule, the BJP gives the credit to the then federal home minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. In this context, speculation about the federal government thinking of making Hyderabad a Union Territory has stirred a hornet’s nest.
Why is Hyderabad not a UT in Telangana?
Hence, Hyderabad cannot be made a UT. It is part and parcel of Telangana just like Chennai is for TN or Bangalore is for Karnataka. Coming to the point of Hyderabad being made the common Capital for the two states, this is a temporary provision valid for upto 2023 only.
Why is Hyderabad not declared a UT in AP?
Coming back to Hyderabad, it is seep inside Telangana and has no boundary or access to AP for it daily needs. Even if Hyderabad were declared a UT, people of AP have to travel for a minimum of 150 km to reach Hyderabad. This is unviable. Hence, Hyderabad cannot be made a UT.
What is the difference between Hyderabad and Chandigarh?
Hyderabad was part of Telangana (previously called Hyderabad state and before that the Golconda kingdom) for the past four hundred years. Chandigarh did not exist before the partition of Punjab in in 1947. The city came up in 1960 by which time the Indian Punjab was trifurcated into three states, Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh.