<P> When the Indian Constitution was adopted in 1949, there was only one union territory: Andaman and Nicobar Islands . The National Capital Territory of Delhi, Chandigarh and Lakshadweep were formed by separating the territory from pre-existing states . Dadra, Nagar Haveli, Daman, Diu and Puducherry were formed from acquired territories that formerly belonged to Portuguese India or French India . </P> <P> 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 . There are seven union territories, including Chandigarh, the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana . </P> <P> Delhi and Puducherry (Pondicherry) operate somewhat differently from the other five . Delhi and Puducherry were given partial statehood and Delhi was redefined as the National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT) and incorporated into a larger area known as the National Capital Region (NCR). Delhi and Puducherry have an elected legislative assembly and an executive council of ministers with partially state - like function . </P> <P> The seven union territories are: </P>

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