Date: 2016-08-31Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
In exercise of the powers conferred on him by clause 1 of Article 239 of the Constitution the President is pleased to appoint Shri Prafulbhai Khodabhai
Executive Summary:
This document is a notification from the Ministry of Home Affairs regarding the appointment of an administrator for the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. Shri Prafullabhai Khodabhai Patel has been appointed as the Administrator of the Union Territory. The appointment is effective from August 29, 2016, and continues until further orders.
Key Points / Main Content:
Appointment of Administrator:
* Shri Prafullabhai Khodabhai Patel is appointed as the Administrator of the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
Authority for Appointment:
* The President makes the appointment, exercising powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 239 of the Constitution.
Effective Date:
* The appointment is effective from August 29, 2016.
Duration of Appointment:
* The appointment continues until further orders.
Impact Analysis:
Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu:
* Impact: The Union Territory will have a new administrator to oversee governance and administration.
* Action Required: The administrative staff and officials of the Union Territory will need to cooperate with and support the newly appointed administrator.
Shri Prafullabhai Khodabhai Patel:
* Impact: Assumes the responsibilities and authority of the Administrator for the Union Territory.
* Action Required: Undertake the duties and responsibilities of the Administrator.
Key Entities Referenced
Daman and Diu: A Union Territory in India.
Prafulla Khoda Patel: Appointed as the Administrator of Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
Dadra and Nagar Haveli: A Union Territory in India.
Administrator of Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu: The title of the appointed administrator, Prafulla Khoda Patel.
Ministry of Home Affairs: The ministry that issued the notification regarding the appointment.
Constitution of India: The legal document under which the President of India exercises powers via Article 239.
Article 239: Article of the Constitution of India that grants powers to the President to appoint administrators for Union Territories.
President of India: The highest executive authority who exercises powers under Article 239 to appoint the administrator.