The Meghalaya Legislative Assembly (Fixation of Quorum) Act, 1989

The Meghalaya Legislative Assembly (Fixation of Quorum) Act, 1989

The Meghalaya Legislative Assembly Fixation of Quorum Act of 1989 regulates the minimum number of members required to legally hold a meeting of the state's assembly. Applying directly to all members of this legislative body, the law establishes that at least ten percent of the total membership must be present for a session to conduct official business. This regulation matters because it prevents a tiny group of lawmakers from passing laws without sufficient representation, while simultaneously setting a realistic participation threshold that ensures the state legislature can function efficiently without requiring every elected representative to attend every single legislative meeting.

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