Q. Consider the following statements with reference to the Union Territory of Lakshadweep:
1. A regulation made by the President of India can repeal or amend any Act made by Parliament.
2. Lakshadweep Police is under the direct command of Administrator of the Union Territory.
3. The provisions under Fifth Schedule of the Constitution does not apply to Lakshadweep.
4. A non-native person needs a permit to enter or reside in Lakshadweep.
How many statements given above are correct?
Exp) Option d is the correct answer.
Statement 1 is correct. The President may make regulations for the peace, progress and good government of the Union territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands; Lakshadweep; Dadra and Nagar Haveli; Daman and Diu; Pondicherry. Any regulation so made may repeal or amend any Act made by Parliament or any other law which is for the time being applicable to the Union territory and, when promulgated by the President, shall have the same force and effect as an Act of Parliament which applies to that territory.
Statement 2 is correct. Lakshadweep Police is under the command and control of Administrator in his capacity as Inspector General of Lakshadweep Police. The District Magistrate is assisted by one Additional District Magistrate and Ten Executive Magistrates with respect to enforcement of law and order.
Statement 3 is correct. The provisions under Fifth Schedule of the Constitution does not apply to Lakshadweep.
Statement 4 is correct. As per the Laccadive Minicoy Islands (Restrictions on Entry and Residence) Rule, 1967, no person who is not a native of the island shall enter or reside in or attempt to enter or reside in the islands except under and in accordance with a permit issued by the competent authority.
| Important Tips At present, only 10 States namely Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan and Telangana have Fifth Schedule Areas. |
