Question

On which date did Punjab abolish the Legislative Council?

• A. 1 January 1971
• B. 1 January 1977
• C. 1 January 1975
• D. 1 January 1970

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 1 January 1970

Abolition of Punjab Legislative Council

The Punjab Legislative Council was abolished on 1 January 1970.

Background and Process:

• The abolition was carried out through the Punjab Legislative Council (Abolition) Act, 1969.

• This Act was passed by the Parliament of India.

• The decision to abolish the Council was taken by the Punjab Legislative Assembly through a resolution.

• The formation of a Legislative Council in a state is governed by Article 169 of the Constitution of India.

• Article 169(1) states that Parliament may by law provide for the abolition of any such Council, or as the case may be, for the creation of such a Council where it does not exist, if the Legislative Assembly of the State concerned has passed a resolution to that effect by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of the House present and voting and by a majority of the total membership of the House.