Which Article authorises the President to appoint the Governor of a State as the administrator of an adjoining Union territory?

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SSC GD Constable (2022) Official Paper (Held On : 24 Jan 2023 Shift 1)

Answer 1

The correct answer is Article 239(2).Key Points

Article 239(2) of the Indian Constitution authorizes the President to appoint the Governor of a State as the administrator of an adjoining Union territory.
This provision is applicable in cases where the Governor is required to discharge the functions of the administrator of an adjoining Union territory in the absence of a regular appointment.
The Governor, when appointed as the administrator of the Union territory, exercises the powers and functions of the President in relation to that territory.
This provision is aimed at ensuring effective governance of the Union territory by utilizing the expertise and experience of the Governor.

Additional Information

Option 1 (Article 238(2)) refers to the power of the President to make regulations for the peace, progress, and good government of certain Union territories.
Option 3 (Article 237(2)) deals with the appointment of administrators for Union territories other than Delhi and Puducherry.
Option 4 (Article 231(2)) pertains to the power of the Governor to address the State Legislature at the commencement of the first session after each general election and the beginning of the first session of each year.