Who among the following can abolish State Legislative Council?

The correct answer is 'The Parliament'.

Key Points

• Abolition of State Legislative Council:
  • The State Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad) can be abolished by the Parliament of India.
  • Article 169 of the Constitution of India provides that Parliament may by law create or abolish the Legislative Council of a State if the Legislative Assembly of the State passes a resolution to that effect by a majority of the total membership of the Assembly and by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of the Assembly present and voting.
  • After the resolution is passed in the State Legislative Assembly, it is sent to the Parliament for necessary action.

Additional Information

• The President:
  • The President of India does not have the authority to abolish the State Legislative Council on their own.
  • The President can only give assent to the bill passed by the Parliament for creating or abolishing the Legislative Council.
• The Governor:
  • The Governor of a state does not have the power to abolish the State Legislative Council.
  • The Governor can only recommend to the State Legislative Assembly to pass a resolution regarding the creation or abolition of the Legislative Council.
• The Speaker:
  • The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly does not have the authority to abolish the State Legislative Council.
  • The Speaker's role is limited to presiding over the sessions of the Legislative Assembly and ensuring the smooth conduct of legislative business.