The Governor of Telangana has approved the nomination of two prominent personalities to the State Legislative Council under the Governor’s quota. The nominated members are:
M. Kodandaram – Academic and social activist
Mohammad Azharuddin – Former cricketer
Governor’s Quota in Legislative Council
Constitutional Basis
Governed by Article 171(5) of the Indian Constitution.
It empowers the Governor to nominate members to the State Legislative Council (MLC).
Key Features of Governor’s Quota
The Governor can nominate 1/6th of the total members of the Legislative Council.
These members are:
Not elected
Directly appointed by the Governor
Based on the advice of the State Cabinet
Eligibility Criteria for Nomination
Nominees must have special knowledge or practical experience in the following fields:
Literature
Science
Art
Cooperative Movement
Social Service
About Legislative Council (Quick Facts)
It is the Upper House of the State Legislature.
Not all states have a Legislative Council.
Members are elected through:
Local bodies
Graduates
Teachers
MLAs
Plus nominated members (Governor’s quota)
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