Government of Union Territories Act, 1963 · Chapter V: Miscellaneous and Transitional Provisions
Section 55: Contracts and suits
For the removal of doubts it is hereby declared that—
(a) all contracts in connection with the administration of [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 [the Union territory] shall be instituted by or against the Government of India.
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