<P> A union territory is a type of administrative division in the Republic of India . Unlike states, which have their own elected governments, union territories are ruled directly by the Union Government (central government), hence the name "union territory". Union territories in India qualify as federal territories, by definition . </P> <P> At the time of adopting the constitution, there was only one union territory of Andaman and Nicobar islands . Presently, there are seven union territories . NCT of Delhi, Chandigarh and Lakshadweep were formed by separating the territory from the erstwhile states . Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu and Puducherry (pondicherry) were formed from acquired territories . </P>

Who looks after the administration of the union territories