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The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council Act, 2005

The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council Act, 2005

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The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council Act of 2005 creates a ninety member upper house for the state legislature of Andhra Pradesh. It regulates the composition and election process of this body, specifying how seats are distributed among local governments, graduates, teachers, state legislators, and gubernatorial nominees. Applying to the political system and citizens of Andhra Pradesh, this legislation matters because it establishes a bicameral legislative system. This two house structure ensures that state policies undergo dual legislative scrutiny, giving local municipalities and specialized professional communities a direct state level voice to actively shape regional governance, lawmaking, and local democratic debates.

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  1. 1. Short title.
  2. 2. Definitions.
  3. 3. Creation of Legislative Council for Andhra Pradesh.
  4. 4. Amendment of Third Schedule and Fourth Schedule of Act 43 of 1950.
  5. 5. Amendment of section 15A of Act 43 of 1951.

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