<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 six union territories . Delhi, Chandigarh and Lakshadweep are formed by separating the territory from the erstwhile states . Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu and Puducherry (pondicherry) are formed from acquired territories . </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 six 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 boundary 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>

Difference between national capital territory and union territory