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The existence of a State Legislative Council has proven politically controversial. A number of states that have had their Legislative Council abolished have subsequently requested its re-establishment; conversely, proposals for the re-establishment of the Legislative Council for a state have also met
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According to the Article 169 of the Constitution of India, the Parliament of India can create or abolish the State Legislative Council of a state if that state's legislature passes a resolution for that with a special majority. As of 9 January 2024, 6 out of the 28 states have State Legislative
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The size of the State Legislative Council cannot be more than one third of the membership of the State Legislative Assembly. However, its size cannot be less than 40 members. These members elect the chairman and Deputy Chairman of the State Legislative Council.
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passed a resolution to create a Legislative Council for the state of Rajasthan with 66 members. The Rajasthan Legislative Council Bill, 2013 was introduced in the Rajya Sabha on August 6, 2013, and has been referred to the Standing Committee on Law and
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The tenure of the MLCs are six years. One-third of the members of State Legislative Council retire after every two years. This arrangement parallels that for the
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passed a resolution supporting an ad-hoc committee report that favoured the creation of Legislative Council for the state of West Bengal.
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The Constitution of India gives limited power to the State Legislative Council. The State Legislative Council can neither form or
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at the same time. A member must not hold any office of profit under the Government of India or the Government of any state.
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with opposition. Proposals for abolition or re-establishment of a state's Legislative Council require confirmation by the
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and cause delays in passing legislation. State legislative council helps the defeated leaders to get a seat in the
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is in power in 2 legislative councils; and 30 other states/union territories do not have a legislative council.
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and also give voice to people having expertise in various fields (through Gubernatorial nominations).
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The State Legislative Councils are criticised for being unnecessary. It is considered a burden on the
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passed a resolution for setting up a Legislative Council for the state of Odisha with 49 members.
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Other states support the establishment of legislative councils, arguing that they represent the
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of the State from among the persons who are not members of the State Legislative Assembly.
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One twelfth are elected by teachers who had spent at least three years in teaching in
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from persons having knowledge or practical experience in fields such as
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There are currently 4 proposals for creation of Legislative Councils:
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One third are elected by the members of local bodies such as
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Creation, abolition and roles of State Legislative Councils
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Madhya Pradesh Legislative Council (Abolition) Act, 1969
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Members of a State Legislative Council (MLC) must be a
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West Bengal Legislative Council (Abolition) Act, 1969
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