Q. Consider the following statements regarding “legislative council”:
1.It can be created or abolished by the parliament based on resolution passed by state in the legislative assembly.
2.Resolution to create or abolish it must be passed by the state assembly by a special majority.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation: The Constitution provides for the abolition or creation of legislative councils in states.
- Accordingly, the Parliament can abolish a legislative council (where it already exists) or create it (where it does not exist), if the legislative assembly of the concerned state passes a resolution to that effect.
- Such a specific resolution must be passed by the state assembly by a special majority, that is, a majority of the total membership of the assembly and a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of the assembly present and voting.
Source: Laxmikanth
