Union Territory - Related Articles, Constitutional Provisions, Associated Concerns संघ राज्य क्षेत्र

India is a Union of states and the Part I of the Indian Constitution deals with Union and its territory. Articles 1- 4 in Part I includes laws related to union of states and laws related to the establishment of the union. It also deals with laws to create, rename and alter borders of states within the union of India. A recent example of this can be seen in the creation of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh which involved changing their status within the Union of India. Recent Update on Union And Its Territories In 2019, the Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu (Union Territories Merger) Bill, 2019 was tabled in Lok Sabha. The Bill calls for the Union Territories (UTs) of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu to be merged into a single UT. The Bill modifies the First Schedule to incorporate the areas of two UTs: 1. Dadra and Nagar Haveli and 2. Daman and Diu. The combined area would be known as Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. This will take effect on the date specified by the central government. About the Union and its Territory [ #UnionTerritory ] The concept of the #Union and its #Territory refers to the political and geographical boundaries of a sovereign nation. In the context of India, it signifies the territorial extent and administrative divisions of the country. Here is an explanation of the Union and its Territory in simple terms: The Union refers to the entire country of India as a unified entity. It represents the collective identity and sovereignty of the nation. The Union is responsible for the governance and administration of the country as a whole. The President of India is the head of the Union and exercises executive powers on behalf of the Union government. The territory of India encompasses the geographical area over which the Union exercises its authority and jurisdiction. It includes the states, union territories, and any other areas that may be acquired or merged with the country. The territory of India is divided into states and union territories for administrative purposes.