SHORT ANSWER:
The Government of Union Territories Act has been amended to provide more legislative powers to certain Union Territories.
DETAILS:
- The 2019 amendment granted legislative assembly powers to Jammu and Kashmir, transforming it into a Union Territory with a legislative assembly.
- The amendments also clarified the governance structure and administrative powers of Union Territories like Delhi and Puducherry.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Not applicable as this pertains to governance structure changes.
SOURCE:
- Government of Union Territories Act, 1963; Amendment Acts.
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