कोणत्याही संघ राज्य क्षेत्राचे क्षेत्र वाढविण्याबाबतचे विधेयक संसदेच्या कोणत्याही सभागृहात मांडता येते जर त्यास ?

The correct answer is Option B (on the recommendation of the President without referring it to the concerned Union Territory.).

Key Points:
• Constitutional Procedure under Article 3:
• Prior Recommendation: Under the proviso to Article 3, no Bill altering boundaries, name, or area of any State or Union Territory can be introduced in Parliament except on the prior recommendation of the President.
• Reference to State vs. Union Territory: The proviso mandates that if the proposal affects the area, boundaries, or name of any *State*, the President must refer it to the Legislature of that State for expressing its views within a specified period.
• Exception for Union Territories: Explanation I and II added by the 18th Constitutional Amendment Act (1966) clarify that while 'State' in clauses (a) to (e) includes a Union Territory, in the *proviso*, 'State' does not include a Union Territory.
• Conclusion: Thus, the President is not required to refer the bill to the Legislature of a Union Territory for its opinion before introducing it.
• Key Takeaway: Under Article 3, altering a Union Territory's area requires the President's prior recommendation, but does not require reference to the UT legislature.