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Article 239: Administration of Union territories
Provides for administration of Union territories by the President through an administrator appointed as specified.
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What it means
Plain-language explanation
Where you notice it
Daily civic life
How it protects you
Citizen protection
What to remember
Exam and recall pointers
What it means
Simple explanation
Article 239 explains the general constitutional model for Union territory administration.
Practical daily-life use
Where citizens notice it
- Helps distinguish State government from Union territory administration.
- Relevant to governance of territories such as Chandigarh, Lakshadweep, and others subject to special provisions.
How it protects you
Citizen protection context
- Places Union territory administration within constitutional authority.
- Defines accountability through the Union framework.
Example situations
General civic examples
- An administrator acts for a Union territory.
- A citizen compares State and Union territory governance.
Citizen note
Learning note
Some Union territories have special constitutional arrangements, so Article 239 should be read with specific provisions.
Exam pointers
What to remember
- Article 239 is the general provision for Union territory administration.
- Delhi has special provisions under Article 239AA.
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Last reviewed against official sources: 2026-05-20.