Assam Legislative Council to have 42 members, 14 elected under Article 171(3)(a)
This Bill creates a Legislative Council (upper house) for the State of Assam. It aims to provide better opportunities for people's participation in governance and decision-making.
The State of Assam, its citizens (specifically voters in constituencies and members of local bodies), the Assam Legislative Assembly, the Governor of Assam, and the Election Commission of India.
- Establishes a Legislative Council for Assam with a total of 42 seats.
- Seat distribution: 14 elected by electorates under Article 171(3)(a), 4 by (b), 4 by (c), 14 by members of the Legislative Assembly, and 6 nominated by the Governor.
- The President will determine the constituencies, their extent, and seat allotment after consulting the Election Commission.
- Amends the Representation of the People Act, 1950 to include Assam in the Third and Fourth Schedules.
- Amends Section 15A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 to include provisions for constituting the Assam Legislative Council.
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Where this law is now — Introduced
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Document details
| Official title | THE ASSAM LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL BILL, 2013 |
| Source body | Parliament of India — Bills (Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha) |
| Reference number | LXVI |
| Status | active (bill) |
| Year | 2013 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |