Can a state be made union territory?

The constitutional power to create new states and union territories in India is solely reserved to the Parliament of India. Parliament can do so by announcing new states/union territories, separating territory from an existing state or merging two or more states/union territories or parts of them.

Is Jammu and Kashmir a union territory in 2021?

The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2021 was introduced in Rajya Sabha on February 4, 2021. It amends the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019. The Act provides for the bifurcation of the state of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) into the Union Territory of J&K and Union Territory of Ladakh.

Is J&K state or union territory?

Jammu Kashmir no more a state; Union Territories of J-K and Ladakh come into existence. Jammu and Kashmir ceased to be a state and became two union territories – Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh – on midnight Wednesday, 86 days after the Parliament revoked the special status enjoyed by it under Article 370.

Can India cede its territory?

Indian territory cannot be ceded at all. Berubari is an integral part of the Union of India and it was and has all along been under the possession of West Bengal since the partition of the country in 1947.

How is the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir administered?

The proposed union territory of Jammu and Kashmir will be administered under the provisions of Article 239 of the Constitution of India. The Article 239A, originally formulated for the union territory of Puduchery, will also be applicable to Jammu and Kashmir. The President of India will appoint a Lieutenant Governor for the union territory.

What are India’s newest union territories?

Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir Are India’s Newest Union Territories. What Does That Mean in Practice? In August 2019, Jammu and Kashmir lost its autonomous status.

Is Kashmir an integral part of the country?

Kashmir is certainly is an integral part of the country like any other state, and the entire nation treats Kashmir similarly. this could be achieved by first removibg 35A and subsequently by removing Article 370, the sole divisive legal pointer.

Which region of Jammu and Kashmir is bordered in blue colour?

Ladakh union territory (L) is bordered in blue colour. The union territory of Jammu and Kashmir consists of two divisions: Jammu Division and Kashmir Division, and is further divided into 20 districts.