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Elections in Union Territories with Legislatures

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Certain UTs like Delhi, Puducherry, and Jammu & Kashmir (post-2019) have legislative assemblies and periodic elections. The Lieutenant Governor plays a central role, yet the Council of Ministers administers day-to-day affairs on state list subjects. Constitutional provisions vary from full states—police and public order remain with the center in Delhi, causing friction between the Chief Minister and LG. In Puducherry, legislative autonomy is also circumscribed. The ECI supervises UT polls, ensuring standard electoral processes. Understanding UT elections clarifies the distinctive governance blend—local representation with strong union oversight, showcasing the Constitution’s flexibility in structuring sub-national administrations.

Practice Questions

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Indian Constitution?

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Indian federal system?

संविधान सभा की बैठकें किस वर्ष प्रारंभ हुई थीं?

Who among the following is the ex-officio Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission of India?

आपातकाल की घोषणा के लिए प्रत्येक सदन में कितने प्रतिशत मतों की आवश्यकता होती है?

Which of the following is NOT a power of the President of India?

Who among the following can recommend the dissolution of the Lok Sabha?

What is the maximum number of members in the Legislative Council of a state?

न्यायपालिका की स्वतंत्रता सुनिश्चित करने के लिए किस प्रावधान को शामिल किया गया है?

संसद के अध्यक्ष को किस नाम से जाना जाता है?