Legislative Council

Andhra Pradesh assembly passed a resolution to abolish Legislative Council.

Constitutional Provisions Related to State Legislative Council

  • State Legislative Council is not a revising body like the Rajya Sabha; it is only a dilatory chamber or an advisory body. The final power of passing an ordinary bill lies with the assembly. At the most, the council can detain or delay the bill.
  • Article 169 states the procedure for creation and abolition of state legislative council. As per the article, a State legislative assembly can pass a resolution (with special majority) requesting Parliament for creation or abolition of legislative council in the ....
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