Section 55: Contracts and suits.

Q: What does Section 55 of The Government of Union Territories Act, 1963 (TGUTA) deal with?

Section 55 TGUTA pertains to "Contracts and suits.". It is part of the The Government of Union Territories Act, 1963, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 55 of The Government of Union Territories Act, 1963 (TGUTA) governs contracts and suits. As verified on 21 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 55 TGUTA still in force?

Yes, Section 55 of the The Government of Union Territories Act, 1963 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 55 TGUTA?

धारा 55 TGUTA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 55 of the The Government of Union Territories Act, 1963. Section 55 of The Government of Union Territories Act, 1963 (TGUTA) governs contracts and suits. As verified on 21 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 55 TGUTA?

Dhara 55 TGUTA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 55 of the The Government of Union Territories Act, 1963. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 55 of The Government of Union Territories Act, 1963 (TGUTA) governs contracts and suits. As verified on 21 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 55 of The Government of Union Territories Act, 1963?

Cite as: "Section 55, The Government of Union Territories Act, 1963 (TGUTA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Government of Union Territories Act, 1963, 1963, § 55 (India).

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For the removal of doubts it is hereby declared that—

all contracts in connection with the administration of 1[the Union territory] are contracts made in the exercise of the executive power of the Union;
all suits and proceedings in connection with the administration of 1[the Union territory] shall be instituted by or against the Government of India.1. Subs. by Act 18 of 1987, s. 65, for "a Union territory " (w.e.f. 30-5-1987)