The Lakshadweep Union Territory was formed in the year of 1 November 1956, it was named Lakshadweep in 1973.
The Administrator of Lakshadweep is the head of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep
The First Administrator of The Lakshadweep Union Territory was U. R. Panicker in the period of 1 November 1956 to 7 November 1956.
Second Administrator of Lakshadweep Union Territory was S. Mony in the period of 8 November 1956 to 21 September 1958
