After India gained independence in 1947, a limited autonomy was conferred to New Delhi and was administered by a Chief Commissioner appointed by the Government of India. In 1956, Delhi was converted into a union territory and eventually the Chief Commissioner was replaced by a Lieutenant Governor. The Constitution (Sixty-ninth Amendment) Act, 1991 declared the Union Territory of Delhi to be formally known as National Capital Territory of Delhi. A system was introduced under which the elected Government was given wide powers, excluding law and order which remained with the Central Government. The actual enforcement of the legislation came in 1993. COUNT 5
QSN1 In what year did India gain independence? ANS1 1947 QSN2 In what year was Delhi converted into a union territory? ANS2 1956 QSN3 What is the name of the act that caused the Union Territory of Delhi to become formally known as the National Capital Territory of Delhi? ANS3 The Constitution (Sixty-ninth Amendment) Act QSN4 The enforcement of the legislation of the Constitution Act began in what year? ANS4 1993 QSN5 In 1956, Delhi was converted into what type of territory? ANS5 a union territory