List of lieutenant governors of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands |
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| Style | The Honourable |
| Residence | Raj Niwas, Port Blair |
| Appointer | President of India |
| Term length | Five Years |
| Inaugural holder | M L Kampani |
| Formation | 12 November 1982 |
The Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is a very important person. They represent the Government of India in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Think of them as the main leader of this special area, which is called a union territory.
After India became independent in 1947, the President of India started choosing who would lead the islands. First, they were called Chief Commissioners, and later, Lieutenant Governors. The person holding this job right now is Devendra Kumar Joshi. His official home is called Raj Niwas, and it's in Port Blair.
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Leaders of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands
The way the Andaman and Nicobar Islands were governed has changed over time. Different leaders held different titles, depending on the period.
Early Leaders: Superintendents (1858–1872)
Before India's independence, the islands had Superintendents. These were the first officials in charge of Port Blair.
- Henry Stuart Man, 1858 (first time)
- James Pattison Walker, 1858 – October 1859
- John Colpoys Haughton, October 1859 – 1862
- Robert Christopher Tytler, April 1862 – February 1864
- Barnett Ford, 1864–1868
- Henry Stuart Man, 1868–1871 (second time)
- Frederick Lyon Playfair, 1871–1872
Chief Commissioners (1872–1945)
After the Superintendents, the leaders were called Chief Commissioners. This period includes a time when Japan took control of the islands during World War II.
- Donald Martin Stewart, 1872–1875
- Charles Arthur Barwell, 1875–1878
- Thomas Cadell, 1878–1892
- Norman Mcleod Thomas Horsford, 1892–1894
- Richard Carnac Temple, 1894–1904
- William Rudolph Henry Merk, 1904–1906
- Herbert Arrott Browning, 1906–1913
- Montague William Douglas, 1913–1920
- Henry Cecil Beadon. 1920–1923
- Michael Lloyd Ferrar, 1923–1931
- John William Smith, 1931–1935
- William Alexander Cosgrave, 1935–1938
- Charles Francis Waterfall, 1938 – 23 March 1942
- Bucho, 23 March 1942 – 1943 (during the Japanese occupation)
- A. D. Loganathan, December 1943 – August 1945 (from the Provisional Government of Azad Hind)
Governors (1945–1947)
For a short time just before India became independent, the leaders were called Governors.
- Charles Francis Waterfall, 1945–1946 (restored to his position)
- Noel Kennedy Patterson, 1946 – 15 August 1947
Chief Commissioners (1946–1982)
After India gained independence, the Chief Commissioner was the main leader of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. They were chosen by the President of India.
- Inamul Majid, February 1946 – 1949
- Ajoy Kumar Ghosh, 1949–1953
- Sankar Nath Maitra, 1953–1956
- C. Ramachandran, 1956
- T. G. N. Ayyar, 1956–1958
- M. V. Rajawade, 1958–1961
- B. N. Maheshwari, 1961–1965
- B. L. Chak, 1965–1966
- Mahabir Singh, 1966–1968
- H. S. Butalia, 1968–1972
- Harmander Singh, 1972–1975
- Surendra Mohan Krishnatry, 1975–1979
- S. L. Sharma, 1979–1982
Lieutenant Governors (1982—Present)
Since 1982, the leader of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands has been known as the Lieutenant Governor.
- M L Kampani, 12 November 1982 – 3 December 1985
- Lt Gen Tirath Singh Oberoi (Retd), 4 December 1985 – December 1989
- Romesh Bhandari, December 1989 – 24 February 1990 (He was appointed but never officially started the job. T. S. Oberoi continued.)
- Ranjit Singh Dayal, 25 February 1990 – December 1993
- Surjit Singh Barnala, 14 December 1990 – 18 March 1993
- Vakkom Purushothaman, 19 March 1993 – 18 March 1996
- Ishwari Prasad Gupta, 23 December 1996 – 25 May 2001
- Nagendra Nath Jha, 26 May 2001 – 4 January 2004
- Ramchandra Kapse, 5 January 2004 – 30 May 2006
- Madan Mohan Lakhera, 12 February 2006 – 29 December 2006 (He acted as Lieutenant Governor for Kapse until May 2006)
- Lt Gen Bhopinder Singh (Retd), 29 December 2006 – 30 Jun 2013
- Lt Gen A. K. Singh (Retd), 8 July 2013 – 17 August 2016
- Jagdish Mukhi, 22 August 2016 – 7 October 2017
- Adm Devendra Kumar Joshi (Retd), 8 October 2017 – Incumbent
See also
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- Governors in India
