DADRA AND NAGAR HAVELI AND DAMAN AND DIU ADMINISTRATION PROFILE
Union Territory without a legislative assembly.

Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu does not have a Chief Minister. It is a Union Territory without its own legislative assembly and is administered through a Administrator appointed under India’s Union Territory governance framework.

Quick administration profile

Union Territory Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
Legislative assembly No
Chief Minister No Chief Minister
Administrative head Praful K. Patel
Designation Administrator
In office / charge since 26 January 2020 for the merged UT
Capital Daman
Information checked 27 July 2026

Why does Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu 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, Praful K. Patel serves as Administrator. The research snapshot lists the present charge or appointment date as 26 January 2020 for the merged UT.

About Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

The present union territory was formed in 2020 by merging Dadra and Nagar Haveli with Daman and Diu. It does not have a legislative assembly or chief minister. Its capital is Daman.

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 Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu?

Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu has no Chief Minister because it does not have a legislative assembly.

Who is the administrative head of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu?

The administrative head is Praful K. Patel, serving as Administrator.

What is the capital of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu?

The capital is Daman.

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.