{"id":88971,"date":"2026-03-06T15:24:47","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T09:54:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=88971"},"modified":"2026-03-11T15:17:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T09:47:34","slug":"part-8-of-indian-constitution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/part-8-of-indian-constitution\/","title":{"rendered":"Part 8 of Indian Constitution, Article 239 to 242, Amendments"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Constitution of India organizes the structure of government and distribution of powers. It is divided into different Parts which collectively explain the Union, States, judiciary, rights and administrative systems. Part 8 of Indian Constitution focuses on Union Territories. It contains Articles 239 to 242 and explains how these territories are governed. Unlike States, Union Territories are administered directly by the Union government, though some enjoy limited legislative powers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Part 8 of Indian Constitution<\/b><\/h2>\n

Part 8 of Indian Constitution is titled as <\/span>\u201cThe Union Territories<\/a>.\u201d<\/b> It lays down the framework for governing Union Territories and clarifies their constitutional position. These territories are regions of strategic or historical importance and are administered by the President through appointed administrators. At present, India has 8 Union Territories: Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Lakshadweep, and Puducherry. This Part also provides special provisions for the National Capital Territory of Delhi and Puducherry.<\/span><\/p>\n

Articles under Part 8 of Indian Constitution<\/b><\/h2>\n

Part 8 of Indian Constitution contains Articles 239 to 242 which explain administration, legislative powers, regulations and judicial arrangements for Union Territories.<\/span><\/p>\n