Question

G1.​Differentiate between legislative assembly and council. What is the role of the Legislative Council?

Answer 1

Answer:

Introduction. In states where there are two houses there is a State Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad), and a State Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha). In such a case, the Legislative Council is the upper house, while Legislative Assembly is the lower house of the state legislature.

The constitution gives Councils limited legislative powers. Unlike Rajya Sabha which has substantial powers to shape non-financial legislation, Legislative Councils lack the constitutional mandate to do so. Legislative Assemblies have the power to override suggestions/amendments made to a legislation by the Council.