Question : LEGISLATURE IN A & N



(a) whether there is any proposal to set up legislative assembly for the UT of Andaman and Nicobar Islands;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the time by which it is likely to be set up?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)

(a) to (c): No, Madam. At present, there is no proposal to establish a Legislative Assembly for Andaman and Nicobar Islands in view of financial and administrative considerations.