<P> A union territory is a type of administrative division in the Republic of India . Unlike the states of India, which have their own governments, union territories are federal territories ruled directly by the union government (central government), hence the name "union territory". </P> <P> When the Indian Constitution was adopted in 1949, there was only one union territory: Andaman and Nicobar Islands . NCT 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 their own elected legislative assemblies and the executive councils of ministers with partially state - like function . </P>

Which part of the indian constitution deals with the union territory