Union Territories from "summary" of Indian Polity and Constitution Book by Mocktime Publication
Union Territories in India are special administrative divisions that are under the direct control of the Central Government. Unlike states, Union Territories do not have their own governments with elected chief ministers and legislatures. Instead, they are governed by an administrator appointed by the President of India. This administrator is responsible for the overall administration of the Union Territory and reports directly to the Central Government. There are currently eight Union Territories in India: Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Lakshadweep, Delhi (National Capital Territory of Delhi), Puducherry, Ladakh, and Jammu and Kashmir. Each Union Territory has its own unique characteristics and governing structure, depending on i...
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