Application to Union territories
Article 243L — Application to Union territories
shall apply to the Union territories and shall, in their application to a Union territory, have effect as if the references to the Governor of a State were references to the Administrator of the Union territory appointed under article 239 and references to the Legislature or the legislative Assembly of a State were references, in relation to a Union territory having a Legislative Assembly, to that Legislative Assembly: Provided that the President may, by public notification, direct that the provisions of this Part shall apply to any Union territory or part thereof subject to such exceptions and modifications as he may specify in the notification.
Plain English Summary
This article explains how certain rules and provisions of the Constitution apply to Union Territories (UTs). It essentially states that when dealing with a Union Territory, references to a State Governor should be treated as references to the Administrator appointed under Article 239, and references to a State Legislature should refer to the UT's own Legislative Assembly if it has one.
Key Points
- The rules in this article apply specifically to Union Territories.
- References to the Governor of a State should be understood as references to the Administrator of the Union Territory (as per Article 239).
- If a Union Territory has a Legislative Assembly, references to a State Legislature should point to that Assembly.
- The President can issue a public notification to apply these provisions to any UT or part of it with specific exceptions.
Why It Matters
This provision clarifies the legal structure and administrative authority when dealing with Union Territories, ensuring that the correct administrative roles are identified for legal purposes.
Landmark Judgements
No major landmark judgements.