The Government of Union Territories Act, 1963

Section 55. Contracts and suits

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

55. Contracts and suits. ―For the removal of doubts it is hereby declared that— (a) all contracts in connection with the administration of[2] [the Union territory] are contracts made in the exercise of the executive power of the Union; (b) all suits and proceedings in connection with the administration of[2] [the Union territory] shall be instituted by or against the Government of India.

Source: India Code