THE GOVERNMENT OF UNION TERRITORIES (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2025
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🏛️ Introduced
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What does this law do?
This law amends the Government of Union Territories Act, 1963 to require that Ministers and Chief Ministers who are arrested and detained in custody for 30 consecutive days on charges of serious criminal offences (punishable by 5+ years imprisonment) must be removed from office or resign within 31 days, to maintain constitutional integrity and public trust.
Who it affects
Ministers and Chief Ministers in Union Territories
Key provisions
- Ministers arrested and detained for 30+ days on serious criminal charges (5+ years imprisonment) must be removed by President on Chief Minister's advice within 31 days
- Chief Ministers must tender resignation within 31 days of arrest on same charges or cease to hold office
- Removal/resignation does not prevent future appointment upon release from custody
| Source body | Parliament of India — Bills (Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha) |
| Reference number | 113 |
| Status | active (section: bill) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |
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2025-08-20
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