Constitution 12th Amendment Act, 1962

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.