Article 239AA (3) (a) of Constitution about NCT of Delhi - Indian polity and Governance
Q. Consider the following statements
1. Article 239AA (3) (a) of the Constitution reserves only two matters under the State List which allows the LG to use his discretionary powers – police and land.
2. This Article was incorporated into the Constitution by the 69th Amendment in 1991, by which the Union Territory of Delhi was called the ‘National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi’ with the Lt. Governor as its “administrator.”
Which of the above statements is/are correct? - Published on 06 May 15a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
ANSWER: Both
The Union Territory of Delhi is actually governed by the LG, but certain powers are given to the Legislative Assembly. Laws passed by the Assembly is subservient to Central laws.
