- Constitution: Established under Articles 168 and 171.
- Size: Limited to 1/3 of the Legislative Assembly.
- Members:
- 1/3 elected by local authorities.
- 1/12 by graduates.
- 1/12 by teachers.
- 1/3 by the Legislative Assembly.
- Rest nominated by the Governor.
- Andhra Pradesh:
- First formed in 1958, abolished in 1985, recreated in 2007.
- Currently has 58 members.
- Permanent body, 1/3 retire every 2 years.
Key Points about the Legislative Council Chairman
- Elected by Council Members: The Chairman is chosen by the members of the Legislative Council.
- Presides over House: Leads discussions and maintains order during sessions.
- Sets Rules for Debate: Determines who speaks, how long, and enforces rules.
- Approves Questions and Motions: Decides if proposals can be presented to the House.
- Forms and Manages Committees: Appoints members and chairs to oversee specific areas.
The Deputy Chairman of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council
- Elected by council members.
- Has same powers as Chairman when presiding.
- Chairs committees if also a member.
Committees in the Legislative Council are like mini-legislatures. They handle complex issues, scrutinize government work, and ensure accountability. They free up time for the main legislative body and act as a crucial oversight mechanism.
Committees of Legislative Council
The Leader of the Opposition is the voice of the biggest opposition party, playing a crucial role in holding the government accountable. They raise important issues, demand debates, and receive special privileges like a front-row seat and an office. This role is vital for a healthy democracy.
MLCs in Andhra Pradesh
Graduates
- Dr. Vepada Chiranjeevi Rao (Srikakulam, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram)
- Kancharla Srikanth (Prakasam, Nellore, Chittoor)
- Bhumireddy Ramagopal Reddy (Kadapa, Anantapur, Kurnool)
- K.S. Lakshmana Rao (Krishna, Guntur)
- Illa Venkateswara Rao (East Godavari, West Godavari)
Teachers
- Sri M.V. Ramachandra Reddy (Kadapa, Kurnool, Anantapur)
- Sri Pakalapati Raghu Varma (Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, Srikakulam)
- Chandra Sekhar Reddy Parvatha Reddy (Prakasam, Nellore, Chittoor)
- Smt. T Kalpalatha (Krishna, Guntur)
Local Authorities
- Sri Indukuri Raghu Raju (Vizianagaram)
- Sri Yallareddygari Sivarami Reddy (Anantapur)
- Krishna Raghava Jayendra Bharath (Chittoor)
- Narthu Rama Rao (Srikakulam)
- Sri Vanka Ravindra Nath (West Godavari)
- Murugudu Hanumanta Rao (Guntur)
- Smt. Varudu Kalyani (Visakhapatnam)
- Dr. Monditoka Aruna Kumar (Krishna)
- Sri Kavuru Srinivas (West Godavari)
- Sri Ponnapureddy Rama Subba Reddy (Kadapa)
- Chennuboina Srinivasa Rao (Visakhapatnam)
- Sri Tumati Madhava Rao (Prakasam)
- Cipai Subramanyam (Chittoor)
- Sri Talasila Raghuram (Krishna)
- Sri Meriga Muralidhar (Nellore)
- Ananta Satya Udaya Bhaskar (East Godavari)
- Dr. Ummaredy Venkateswaralu (Guntur)
- Sri Kudupudi Suryanarayana Rao (East Godavari)
- Smt. S Mangamma (Anantapur)
- Sri A Madhusudhan (Kurnool)
Elected by MLAs
- Sri Jayamagnala Venkata Ramana (YSRCP)
- Smt. Pothula Suneetha (YSRCP)
- Sri Devasani Chinna Govinda Reddy (YSRCP)
- Dr. Penumatsa Varaha Venkata Suryanarayana Raju (YSRCP)
- Sri Chandragiri Yesuraatnam (YSRCP)
- Sri C. Ramachandraiah (YSRCP)
- Mahammad Ruhulla (YSRCP)
- Sri Duvvada Srinivas (YSRCP)
- Sri Marri Raja Sekhar (YSRCP)
- Bommi Israel (YSRCP)
- Sri Contractor Isaac Basha (YSRCP)
- Sri Shaik Mohammed Iqbal (YSRCP)
- B. Balli Kalyanachakravarthy (YSRCP)
- Sri Janga Krishna Murthy (YSRCP)
- Sri Palavalasa Vikramanth (YSRCP)
- B. Tirumala Naidu (TDP)
- Sri Duvvarapu Rama Rao (TDP)
- Sri Yanamala Ramakrishnudu (TDP)
- Parchuri Ashok Babu (TDP)
- Smt. Panchumathi Anuradha (TDP)
Nominated
- Sri Koyye Moshenu Raju
- Smt. Mayana Zakia Khanam
- Sri Lella Appi Reddy
- Sri Rajagolla Ramesh Yadav
- Dr. Kumbha Ravibabu
- Sri Thota Thrimurthulu
- Dr. Pandula Ravindra Babu
- Smt. Karri Padma Sree
