Q. Consider the following powers with respect to the Union Territories:
1.The Parliament can legislate on subjects in the State List for Union Territories.
2.The Legislative Assembly of Delhi can legislate on ‘public order’, ‘police’, and ‘land’.
3.The President can make regulations with the force of law for some Union Territories.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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[A] 1 only

[B] 1 and 2 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Parliament has the power to make laws on any subject in the State List or Concurrent List for all Union Territories (as per Article 246 and Article 239).
  • The Delhi Legislative Assembly cannot legislate on “public order”, “police”, and “land”, as these subjects are reserved for the Central Government.
  • The President can make regulations for peace, progress and good government for Union Territories like Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, and Ladakh. These regulations have the same effect as a law passed by Parliament.

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