The Goa, Daman and Diu (Administration) Act, 1962
Learn about the provisions and administration of the Goa, Daman and Diu (Administration) Act, 1962
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Summary
The Goa, Daman and Diu (Administration) Act, 1962 is an Act of the Indian Parliament that provides for the administration and governance of the Union Territories of Goa, Daman and Diu. The Act defines the powers and functions of the Administrator of the Union Territories and the establishment and jurisdiction of various authorities and bodies. It also lays out the procedure for the appointment and removal of the Administrator and other officials, as well as provisions for the delegation of powers and the conduct of business. The Act was amended in 1987 to provide for a Legislative Assembly in the Union Territory of Goa, and again in 1989 to include the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli.