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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 a provision of the Indian Constitution regarding the Emergency?

विधान सभा अध्यक्ष की योग्यता किस आधार पर निर्धारित होती है?

अभियोजक की स्वतंत्रता किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?

Who among the following is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

अधिकारों की गारंटी किस अनुच्छेद के माध्यम से दी गई है?

Who is the head of the government in India?

संविधान संशोधन की प्रक्रिया किस अनुच्छेद द्वारा नियंत्रित होती है?

संविधान के किस अनुच्छेद में मौलिक अधिकारों का विवरण है?

Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of speech and expression?

Who has the power to remove a Governor from office in India?