SHORT ANSWER:
Union territories with legislatures have more legislative powers than those without, particularly in the context of the governor's role.
DETAILS:
- Union territories with legislatures, like Delhi and Puducherry, have their own legislative assemblies and can make laws on subjects in the State List and Concurrent List.
- The governor in these union territories has the power to summon and prorogue the assembly and give assent to bills.
- Union territories without legislatures, like Chandigarh and Lakshadweep, are directly governed by the Central Government, and the governor's role is limited.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- N/A
SOURCE:
- Article 239 to 241 of the Constitution of India
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