Consider the following statements regarding the administration of Union Territories or UTs in India ...........

Indian Polity Union Territories

Consider the following statements regarding the administration of Union Territories or UTs in India:

1. An administrator of a Union Territory is an agent of the President and not head of a State as a Governor.

2. Certain subjects pertaining to the UTs have been allocated to the Ministry of Home Affairs under the Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules.

3. In Puducherry certain categories of Bills require the prior approval of the President for introduction in the legislative assembly.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 only

1 and 3 only

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Explanation:

• First statement is correct. An administrator of a union territory is an agent of the President and not 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.
• Second statement is correct. Under the Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules 1961, Ministry of Home Affairs is the nodal ministry for all matters of Union Territories relating to legislation, finance and budget, services and appointment of Lt. Governors and Administrators.
• Third statement is incorrect. Certain categories of Bills require the prior approval of the Central Government for introduction in the legislative assembly. Some Bills, passed by the legislative assembly of the Union Territory of Puducherry and National Capital Territory of Delhi are required to be reserved for consideration and assent of the President.