Legislative council(Article 169) . a) The Vidhan Parishad (or Legislative Council) is the upper house in those states of India that have a bicameral legislature. As of 2014, Seven (out of twenty-nine) states have a Legislative Council: Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Maharashtra,Telangana and Uttar Pradesh b) Legislative councils are formed when Legislative assembly of that state passes a resolution by supporting 2/3rd majority. After this Parliament approve this resolution by simple majority. c) Members of Legislative Council: * One-third are elected by members of local bodies such as corporations, municipalities, and Zila Parishads. * One-third are elected by members of Legislative Assembly from among the persons who are not members of the Assembly. * One-twelfth are elected by persons who are graduates of three years standing residing in that state. * One-twelfth are elected by persons engaged for at least three years in teaching in educational institutions within the state not lower than secondary schools, including colleges and universities. * One-sixth are nominated by the governor from persons having knowledge or practical experience in fields such as literature, science, arts, the co-operative movement and social service.
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