What is Article 239?
By Balaji
Updated on: March 14th, 2023
The administration of Union territories is provided for in Article 239 of the Constitution of India. The Constitution (7th Amendment) Act of 1956 took its place. With the addition of a new article 239A to the Constitution after Article 239, Parliament was given the power to enact legislation creating legislatures and ministerial councils for some of the union territories.
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1. Article 239 Clauses in the Constitution of India
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2. What is Article 239?
Article 239 Clauses in the Constitution of India
According to Article 239, the President of India also serves as the top administrator of the union territories. Since India is only mentioned in Part XIV, the role of the union public service commission does not apply to all Indian territories. Parliament was given permission to enact legislation for the union territories of Himachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Goa, Daman and Diu, and Pondicherry.
Read: What is Article 239 A of the Indian Constitution?
(1) Unless specifically stated otherwise by Parliament through the law, each Union territory shall be administered by the President acting in the manner he deems appropriate through an administrator who will be chosen by him and given the title he may specify.
(2) In spite of anything in Part VI, the President may appoint a State’s governor to serve as the administrator of a neighboring Union territory. In such a case, the governor must act independently from his council of ministers in carrying out his administrative duties.
Summary:
What is Article 239?
According to Article 239, the President of India is also in charge of the union territories. Since India is only mentioned in Part XIV, the Union Public Service Commission’s responsibilities do not extend to all Indian territories.
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