Tamil Nadu to create 78-seat Legislative Council, 26 elected by electorates
This Bill creates a Legislative Council (upper house) for the State of Tamil Nadu. It aims to provide better opportunities for people's participation in governance and decision-making.
The State of Tamil Nadu, its Legislative Assembly, the Governor of Tamil Nadu, the President of India, the Election Commission of India, and the Government of Tamil Nadu (which bears the expenditure).
- Creates a Legislative Council for Tamil Nadu with a total of 78 seats.
- Seat distribution: 26 elected by electorates (Article 171(3)(a)), 7 by electorates (Article 171(3)(b)), 7 by electorates (Article 171(3)(c)), 26 elected by members of the Legislative Assembly, and 12 nominated by the Governor.
- The President will appoint a date for commencement and determine constituencies and seat allotments after consulting the Election Commission.
- Amends the Third and Fourth Schedules of the Representation of the People Act, 1950 to include Tamil Nadu and specify the composition of the electoral college (Municipalities, Panchayat Union Councils, Cantonment Boards, and District Panchayats).
- Amends Section 15A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 to include the constitution of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Council.
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Where this law is now — Passed both houses — awaiting assent
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Bill passed rs
2010-05-05
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Document details
| Official title | THE TAMIL NADU LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL BILL, 2010 |
| Source body | Parliament of India — Bills (Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha) |
| Reference number | XXX |
| Status | active (bill) |
| Year | 2010 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 3 |