The Union Territories (Direct Election to the House of the People) Act, 1965

The Union Territories (Direct Election to the House of the People) Act, 1965 is an Indian law that provides for the direct election of representatives to the Lok Sabha from the union territories. This act applies to the seven union territories of India, including Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, Lakshadweep, Delhi and Puducherry. The Act specifies the number of seats to be allotted to each union territory and the qualifications required for candidates to contest in the elections. It also defines the process of delimitation of constituencies and the conduct of the election process. The Act aims to ensure the democratic representation of the people of union territories in the Lok Sabha.