Question

Write a short note on the composition of the Vidhana Parishad.

Answer 1

The Composition of the legislative council is as follows:

• 1/3 – of the members are elected from the local bodies such as municipalities and district boards;
• 1/3 – of the members are elected from members of the Legislative Assembly;
• 1/12 – of the members are elected by the graduates from graduate constituencies.
• 1/12 – of the members are elected from teacher’* constituencies consisting of secondary- school, college and university- teachers; and
• 1/6- of the members are nominated by the Governor from the fields of science, art, social service, the co-operative movement, literature, etc.