Who / Which of the following can abolish a State Legislative Council?

The correct answer is Parliament.

Key Points

• The power to create or abolish a State Legislative Council is vested in the Parliament of India.
• Article 169 of the Indian Constitution deals with the abolition or creation of State Legislative Councils.
• The process begins with the State Legislative Assembly passing a resolution by a special majority.
• Once the resolution is passed, the Parliament can act on it by enacting a law to either abolish or create the State Legislative Council.

Additional Information

• Governor: The Governor does not have the authority to create or abolish a State Legislative Council. The Governor's role is limited to granting assent or withholding assent to bills passed by the state legislature or reserving them for the President’s consideration.
• President: The President plays no direct role in the creation or abolition of a State Legislative Council. However, the President’s assent is required for the Parliamentary bill related to the matter.
• State Assembly: While the State Legislative Assembly can initiate the process by passing a resolution, it cannot by itself abolish or create a State Legislative Council. The final decision lies with the Parliament.
• State Legislative Council: This is the upper house in some states, similar to the Rajya Sabha at the central level. It is a permanent body, and its abolition or creation requires a specific process as mentioned above.