PORT BLAIR RENAMED

About Port Blair

●Port Blair (officially known as Sri Vijaya Puram) is the capital city of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a union territory in the Bay of Bengal.

●India’s first integrated tri-command of the Indian Armed Forces, Indian Air Force, and Indian Navy is based in Port Blair.

●The city includes the historic Cellular Jail (also known as Kala Pani) and nearby tiny islands such as Corbyn's Cove, Wandoor, Ross Island, and Viper Island.

●Port Blair served as the Azad Hind government's headquarters from 1943 to 1944, under Subhas Chandra Bose.

●It has a tropical monsoon climate (Köppen classification Am), with consistent average temperatures and abundant yearly precipitation.

Process of Renaming a State

Step

Description

Initiation of the Proposal

●By State Legislature

• The State Legislature can propose renaming or boundary changes.
• A resolution must be passed with a simple majority.

●By Parliament

• Parliament can propose changes in response to petitions or political demands.
• Initiation can come from the central government or MPs.

Preparation of the Bill

●A Bill is drafted by the Ministry of Home Affairs or the relevant State Ministry to include proposed changes.

Introduction and Discussion

●The Bill is introduced in either the Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha.

●If it involves a state, the bill is sent to the State Legislative Assembly, which reviews it and provides feedback.

D. Approval Process

●Approval by Parliament

• The bill was passed by both houses (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha).
• Must be passed by a simple majority in both houses.

●Presidential Assent

• The Bill is sent to the President for assent.
• Once approved by the President, the Bill becomes law.

Implementation

●An official notification is issued to announce the name change or boundary alteration.

●Legal documents, maps, records, and signage are updated.

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q.Consider the following statements in the context of the Renaming of a city:

1. It requires the approval of the state legislature.

2. It can be challenged in the Supreme Court.

3. It is a purely administrative matter.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A) Only one

B) Only two

C) All three

D) None

Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct:

●Renaming a city requires municipal governments to propose the change, as well as approval from the State Government.

●The proposal must be approved by the State Legislature because it impacts administrative borders and governance at the state level.

●If passed, it is forwarded to the Union Government for further action.

Statement 2 is correct:

●Renaming can be challenged at the Supreme Court based on procedural flaws, constitutional violations, or other legal issues.

●The Supreme Court can hear such petitions if the petitioners present a sound legal argument.

Statement 3 is incorrect:

●Renaming is more than just an administrative issue; it also involves legal, political, and public factors.