Governance, Administrative Autonomy and Development Challenges of Union Territories
Union Territories (UTs) are unique administrative divisions directly governed by the Central Government. Unlike states, UTs generally lack full-fledged elected governments and are instead headed by Administrators or Lieutenant Governors appointed by the President of India. Delhi, Puducherry, and Jammu & Kashmir possess partial state-like structures with elected legislative assemblies.
Recent Developments
- The Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 aims to synchronize legislative assembly elections in UTs with Lok Sabha polls, reflecting emphasis on governance efficiency.
- Continued friction between LGs/Administrators and elected governments, especially in Delhi and Puducherry, remains a concern for decentralization and effective administration.
Background
- The States Reorganisation Act, ....
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