why there is a CM in New Delhi if it is a union territory?
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The Parliament of India can pass a law to amend the Constitution and provide a Legislature with elected Members and a Chief Minister for a Union Territory, as it has done for Delhi and Puducherry. In general, The President of India appoints an administrator or lieutenant-governor for each UT............... hope it will help you
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The 69th Constitution Amendment Act,1992 makes provisions for a state assembly in Delhi with council of ministers(with CM as it’s head) to aid and advice the Lt Governor.
That is why Delhi has CM.
And Delhi is not just “a Union territory”. It is the National Capital Territory of Delhi(or NCT Delhi- also added by this amendment).
When India got it’s independence and till 1956, Delhi was section C states list. After States reorganization act, 1956, Delhi became a Union territory which was governed by lieutenant governor with the help of metropolitan council and executive council.
In 1991, 69th constitution amendment was passed and Union territory of Delhi was changed to National Capital Territory (NCT). In Article 239AA, it was mentioned Delhi will be given special provision which was a Legislative assembly and council of ministers.
So, it was decided that Delhi will have 70 seats and council of ministers will be 1/10 of the strength of the assembly (7). one will be Chief minister and other 6 ministers.
But there are difference between Delhi government vs any other state government:
→ Legislative Assembly in Delhi can make laws on the all matters of state list and concurrent list except police, public order and land.
→ Council of ministers of Delhi (headed by CM) will aid and advice lieutenant governor on the matters of governance.
→ There is contradiction between Council of Ministers of Delhi and Lieutenant governor then Lieutenant governor can refer the matters to president and act accordingly.
→ Parliament can overrule any law by legislative assembly of Delhi. (just like union territory)
That is why Delhi has CM.
And Delhi is not just “a Union territory”. It is the National Capital Territory of Delhi(or NCT Delhi- also added by this amendment).
When India got it’s independence and till 1956, Delhi was section C states list. After States reorganization act, 1956, Delhi became a Union territory which was governed by lieutenant governor with the help of metropolitan council and executive council.
In 1991, 69th constitution amendment was passed and Union territory of Delhi was changed to National Capital Territory (NCT). In Article 239AA, it was mentioned Delhi will be given special provision which was a Legislative assembly and council of ministers.
So, it was decided that Delhi will have 70 seats and council of ministers will be 1/10 of the strength of the assembly (7). one will be Chief minister and other 6 ministers.
But there are difference between Delhi government vs any other state government:
→ Legislative Assembly in Delhi can make laws on the all matters of state list and concurrent list except police, public order and land.
→ Council of ministers of Delhi (headed by CM) will aid and advice lieutenant governor on the matters of governance.
→ There is contradiction between Council of Ministers of Delhi and Lieutenant governor then Lieutenant governor can refer the matters to president and act accordingly.
→ Parliament can overrule any law by legislative assembly of Delhi. (just like union territory)
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