Union Territory
A Union Territory is a sub-national administrative division of India, in the federal framework of governance. Unlike the states of India, which have their own elected governments, union territories are ruled directly by the federal government; the President of India appoints an Administrator or Lieutenant-Governor for each territory.[1]
As of 2009[update], there are seven union territories.[2] Delhi, the capital of India, the then Union territory of Delhi and Puducherry have been given partial statehood. Delhi is redefined as National Capital Territory. Delhi and Puducherry have their own elected legislative assemblies and the executive councils of ministers, but their powers are limited; certain legislation must be reserved for the "consideration and assent" of the President of India.
The following are the current union territories of India:
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Agency ยท Barony ยท Burgh ยท Diocese ยท Exarchate ยท Free imperial city ยท Hide ยท Hundred ยท Imperial Circle ยท March ยท Praetorian prefecture ยท Presidency ยท Residency ยท Rural district ยท Sanitary district ยท Tithing ยท Urban district ยท Viscountcy (Viscounty)
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Commote ยท Heerlijkheid ยท Katepanikion ยท Liwa ยท Naucrary ยท Pagus ยท Pargana ยท Plasฤ ยท Satrapy ยท Theme
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