Union Territory without a legislative assembly.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands does not have a Chief Minister. It is a Union Territory without its own legislative assembly and is administered through a Lieutenant Governor appointed under India’s Union Territory governance framework.
Quick administration profile
| Union Territory | Andaman and Nicobar Islands |
|---|---|
| Legislative assembly | No |
| Chief Minister | No Chief Minister |
| Administrative head | Admiral D. K. Joshi (Retd.) |
| Designation | Lieutenant Governor |
| In office / charge since | 8 October 2017 |
| Capital | Port Blair |
| Information checked | 27 July 2026 |
Why does Andaman and Nicobar Islands not have a Chief Minister?
India has eight Union Territories, but only Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, and Puducherry have legislative assemblies and serving chief ministers. The other five Union Territories are administered without an elected chief minister. Their executive administration is headed by a Lieutenant Governor or Administrator.
Who currently heads the administration?
As of 27 July 2026, Admiral D. K. Joshi (Retd.) serves as Lieutenant Governor. The research snapshot lists the present charge or appointment date as 8 October 2017.
About Andaman and Nicobar Islands
This island union territory contains the Andaman and Nicobar island groups and is administered through a Lieutenant Governor rather than an elected chief minister. Its capital is Port Blair.
How the administration works
Union Territories are administered under Articles 239 to 241 of the Constitution of India. The Ministry of Home Affairs is the nodal Union ministry for major administrative, legislative, financial and service matters relating to Union Territories. The precise distribution of powers can vary according to the law applicable to each territory.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Chief Minister of Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
Andaman and Nicobar Islands has no Chief Minister because it does not have a legislative assembly.
Who is the administrative head of Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
The administrative head is Admiral D. K. Joshi (Retd.), serving as Lieutenant Governor.
What is the capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
The capital is Port Blair.
Sources and image note
Union Territory framework: Ministry of Home Affairs – UT Division.
Current administration: Official administration page.
Featured-image source page: Wikimedia Commons file page.
Editorial note: This is a draft administration profile. Recheck the current officeholder and the exact image licence/attribution requirements before publishing.
