Every union territory is administered by the President acting through an administrator appointed by him. The president can also appoint the governor of a state as the administrator of an adjoining union territory. In that capacity, the governor is to act independently of his council of ministers.
Who is an administrator?
- An administrator of a union territory is an agent of the President.
- He/she is not the head of state like a governor.
- The president can specify the designation of an administrator. It may be:
- Lieutenant Governor or
- Chief Commissioner or
- Administrator
- For instance, it is the Lieutenant Governor in the case of Delhi, Puducherry and Andaman and Nicobar Islands and the Administrator in the case of Chandigarh, Lakshadweep.
Further Reading:
- Union Territories
- List of the Indian States & Union Territories Governors
- Difference between State and Union Territory
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