- Article 171 outlines the composition of State Legislative Councils. - Article 171(2) states the composition details are determined by law made by Parliament. - Parliament enacts laws specifying the rules for election and nomination of members.
Which of the following Institutions has the final Power of deciding on the Composition of the Upper House of the State legislature?
Asked in TNPSC CS Prelims 2021 · Topic: The State Legislature (Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad): Creation, Abolition, Composition, Duration)
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