Section 18 of The Uttar Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000 in hindi
1[18. Legislative Council of Uttar Pradesh.On and from the appointed day, there shall be one hundred seats in the Legislative Council of Uttar Pradesh, and in the Third Schedule to the Representation of the People Act, 1950 (43 of 1950), for the existing entry 8, the following entry shall be substituted, namely:-- "8. Uttar Pradesh.......................100 36 8 8 38 10".]
Summary
- The Legislative Council (the upper house) of Uttar Pradesh is reduced to 100 seats.
- It changes the law called the Representation of the People Act, 1950, to reflect this new number.
- The 100 seats are divided into five specific categories: Local Authorities, Graduates, Teachers, MLAs, and Nominated members.
- The breakdown of these seats is: 36 for Local Authorities, 8 for Graduates, 8 for Teachers, 38 elected by MLAs, and 10 nominated by the Governor.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. How many total seats are in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council after the reorganisation?
There are 100 seats.
2. How are the seats divided among different groups?
Local Authorities get 36, Graduates get 8, Teachers get 8, MLAs elect 38, and 10 are nominated.
3. Does the new state of Uttaranchal get a Legislative Council too?
This section only provides for a Legislative Council for Uttar Pradesh.
4. Which other law does this section update?
It updates the Third Schedule to the Representation of the People Act, 1950.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 18 of The Uttar Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000, what is the new total number of seats in the Legislative Council of Uttar Pradesh?
Q2.According to the seat distribution in Section 18 of The Uttar Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000, which group has the largest number of representatives?
Q3.Which law is amended by Section 18 of The Uttar Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000, to change the council's composition?
Q4.Under Section 18 of The Uttar Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000, how many seats are reserved for the "Teachers" category?