How is Legislative Council equal to Legislative Assembly?

Q.  Which of the following is/are true regarding equal status between Legislative Council and Legislative Assembly?

1) Both have same status in relation to approval of ordinances issued by the Governor.
2) If Chief Minister is from Legislative Council, he/she is responsible to the assembly as well as councils.
- Published on 07 Mar 17

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER: Only 1
 
    The powers and status of the council are broadly equal to that of the assembly in the following matters -

  • Introduction and passage of ordinary bills.(But in case of disagreement between the two Houses, the will of the assembly prevails over that of the council).

  • Approval of ordinances issued by the Governor.

  • Selection of ministers including the Chief Minister.

  • Under the Constitution the, ministers including the chief minister can be members of either House of the State Legislature.

  • But, irrespective of their membership, they are responsible only to the assembly.

  • Consideration of the reports of the constitutional bodies like State Finance Commission, State Public Service Commission and CAG of India.

  • Enlargement of the jurisdiction of the State Public Service Commission.

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