Constitution 12th Amendment Act, 1962

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There was a need to incorporate Goa, Daman and Diu as a Union Territory, consequent to acquisition from Portugal and also to empower President to make regulations for the peace, progress and good government of the territory.

Important provisions

First Schedule of the Constitution was amended to include Goa, Daman and Diu as a union territory.
Article 240(1) was amended to enable the President to make regulations for the peace, progress and good government of the territory.

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