Union Territories

Union Territories are governed under Part VIII of the Constitution, primarily through Articles 239-241.

Under Article 1, the territory of India comprises:

• territories of the States;
• Union Territories; and
• territories that may be acquired by India.

Unlike States, Union Territories are administered primarily under the authority of the Union Government.

Every Union Territory is administered by an Administrator appointed by the President under Article 239.

The Administrator is constitutionally an agent of the President, unlike a State Governor who functions as the constitutional head of a State.