Which of the following Articles of the Constitution provides for the establishment of a Legislative Assembly in a Union Territory?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Article 239A

Explanation:

• Article 239A of the Indian Constitution provides for the creation of a Legislative Assembly and a Council of Ministers for Union Territories.
• This article was inserted by the 14th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1962, primarily to provide a constitutional framework for Union Territories like Puducherry (formerly Pondicherry) to have a legislative assembly.

Information Booster:

Article 239A of the Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of a Legislature, a Council of Ministers, or both for certain Union Territories.

Specifically, Parliament is empowered to enact a law for the Union Territory of Puducherry to:

• Create a legislative body—either fully elected or partly elected and partly nominated,
• Establish a Council of Ministers,
• Or create both, assigning them specific structure, powers, and functions as defined by the law.

Importantly, any such law shall not be considered a constitutional amendment under Article 368, even if it includes provisions that alter or impact the Constitution.

Delhi has a legislative assembly under Article 239AA, which was inserted by the 69th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1991.

Additional Knowledge:

• Article 240 – Deals with the power of the President to make regulations for certain Union Territories like Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, etc.
• Article 241 – Pertains to High Courts for Union Territories.
• Article 239 – Provides for the administration of Union Territories by the President through an Administrator.