Draft Annual Plan 1978-79 Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli

Abstract

From Introduction: The Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli constituted a taluka (concelho) of Daman District of Goa, Daman and Diu till its liberation from the erstwhile Portuguese regime in the year 1954. In 1783, it was ceded to the Portuguese by the Marathas and since then it remained under the occupation of the Portuguese till 2nd August, 1954, when it was liberated. On liberation, the Administration of the Territory was carried on by an Administrator with an Advisor to advise him in all Administrative matters. With effect from 11th August, 1961, the Territory merged with the Union of India and since then, it is a Centrally Administered Area under the control of Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.