After the reorganization of Jammu and Kashmir into Union Territories, which constitutional provision became applicable specifically for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir?
Last updated May 13, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option B —
Article 239A
• The Transition: Following the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, the erstwhile state was reconstituted into two Union Territories: Jammu & Kashmir (with a legislature) and Ladakh (without a legislature).
• Article 239A: This specific article of the Indian Constitution allows for the creation of a Local Legislature or a Council of Ministers (or both) for certain Union Territories. Originally created for Puducherry, the 2019 Act explicitly made the provisions of Article 239A applicable to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
• Distinction from other Articles:
o Article 239: Deals with the general administration of Union Territories by the President through an administrator.
o Article 240: Gives the President the power to make regulations for certain Union Territories (like Andaman and Nicobar Islands or Lakshadweep).
o Article 356: Relates to the imposition of President's Rule in States; for Union Territories with a legislature like J&K, "President's Rule" is technically handled under the Reorganisation Act and Article 239AB.
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