Mention the formation, right, and functions of the Legislative Council.

The state legislature consists of state legislative assembly and governor, some states have a legislative council. Only seven states in India has a bicameral legislature.

Formation of the legislative council:

a. The members of the council are indirectly elected.

b. The maximum strength is one-third of the total strength of that particular state assembly.

c. The minimum strength is 40.

Rights and functions of the state councils are :

a. The ordinary bills can be introduced in the council.

b. It approves the ordinances issued by the governor.

c. It considers the reports submitted by the State Finance Commission, State Public Service Commission and so on.

d. The Council participates in the decisions related to the enlargement of the jurisdiction of the State Public Service Commission.