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Why is Pondicherry not a part of Tamilnadu?
The Treaty of Cession signed in 1956 is the primary reason why Puducherry and other French settlements are a union territory today and not merged in the states in which they are situated.
Does Pondicherry come under Tamil Nadu?
Puducherry, also called Pondicherry, city, capital of Puducherry union territory, southeastern India. The city constitutes an enclave surrounded by Tamil Nadu state, on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal, 105 miles (170 km) south of Chennai (Madras).
Why is Pondicherry French colony?
European period In 1674 the French East India Company set up a trading centre at Pondicherry. This outpost eventually became the chief French settlement in India. The French acquired Mahe in the 1720s, Yanam in 1731, and Karaikal in 1738. During the Anglo-French wars (1742–1763), Puducherry changed hands frequently.
When did Puducherry became a Union Territory?
16, 1962
De facto transfer of the four remaining French possessions to the Union of India took place on Nov. 1, 1954, and de jure transfer was completed on May 28, 1956. Instruments of ratification were signed on Aug. 16, 1962, from which date Pondicherry, consisting of the four enclaves, became a union territory.
Who rules Puducherry?
Politics. Pondicherry is a Union territory currently ruled by the All India N.R. Congress and BJP alliance.
Why is Pondicherry called Paris of East?
But the de jure union of France and India did not take place until the year 1962. The bureaucracy was united on a the fact basis with India, on Nov 1 1954. Due to the fact that the portion of its territory is still a replica of French tradition and culture, Puducherry gains its pride to be ‘The Paris of the East’.
Who controls Pondicherry?
The Puducherry Police come under the direct control of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. The force is headed by the Director General of Police (DGP).
Why is Pondicherry a union territory of Tamil Nadu?
Because in olden days Pondicherry was a French colony and tamilnadu was british colony… independence they got at 2 different times ..so it coined as union territory (Pondicherry,mahe ,yanam,karaikkal) Why not Puducherry and Karaikal be merged with Tamil Nadu?
Where is union territory of Puducherry located?
The Union Territory of Puducherry lies in the southern part of the Indian Peninsula. The areas of Puducherry district and Karaikal district are bound by the state of Tamil Nadu, while Yanam district and Mahé district are enclosed by the states of Andhra Pradesh and Kerala, respectively.
What is the difference between Puducherry and Tamil Nadu?
The former got independence in 1947 whereas the latter became indipendent only in 1954. At that time Puducherry was given a option whether to merge with TN or to be a UT. People preferred it to be a separated territory so it has got it’s own CM,Governor,Governing body,Assembly,Elections and thus became separated from Tamil Nadu
What is the old name of Puducherry?
Puducherry (/ ˌpʊdʊˈtʃɛri /), also known as Pondicherry (/ ˌpɒndɪˈtʃɛri /), is a union territory of India. It was formed out of four territories of former French India, namely Pondichéry (Pondicherry; now Puducherry), Karikal (Karaikal), Mahé and Yanaon (Yanam), excluding Chandannagar.