How does the power and function of a Council of Ministers in a Union Territory compare to that of a State?
The power and function of a Council of Ministers in a Union Territory are different from that of a State. In a Union Territory, the President may appoint a Governor as an administrator of an adjoining Union Territory, who will exercise his functions independently of his Council of Ministers (Article 239(2)). This suggests that the Council of Ministers in a Union Territory might have less power and autonomy compared to those in a State. Additionally, the President may create local Legislatures or Councils of Ministers or both for certain Union territories with specified constitution, powers, and functions (Article 239A(1)). This further indicates that the powers and functions of these bodies in a Union Territory might differ from those of a State.