The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council Act, 2005
Administered Ministry: Ministry of Law and Justice / Legislative Department
Act details
| Short title | The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council Act, 2005 |
|---|---|
| Long title | An Act to provide for the creation of Legislative Council for the State of Andhra Pradesh and for matters supplemental, incidental and consequential thereto. |
| Act number | 1 of 2006 |
| Act year | 2006 |
| Enactment date | 11 Jan 2006 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Law and Justice / Legislative Department |
| Department | Legislative Department |
| Jurisdiction | Central (Parliament of India) |
| Sections | 5 |
| Status | Not repealed |
| Last checked on India Code | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Source | India Code, Government of India |
Legislative history
Legislative History:
The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council Act, 2005
Short Title The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council Act, 2005
Act Number / Year Act No. 1 of 2006
Act ID (India Code) 200601
Presidential Assent Date January 11, 2006
Enforcement Date March 30, 2007
Nodal Ministry Ministry of Law and Justice
Precedent & Statutory Rationale
1. Revival of the Upper House:
o The original Legislative Council of Andhra Pradesh, established in 1958, was abolished in May 1985 through the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council (Abolition) Act, 1985.
o Following a renewed political consensus and a formal resolution passed by the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly, steps were initiated to recreate the upper house to ensure broader public participation, deeper legislative scrutiny, and representation for local bodies, educators, and graduates.
2. Constitutional Mechanism (Article 169):
o The legislation was enacted pursuant to Article 169 of the Constitution of India, which empowers Parliament to create or abolish a State Legislative Council by law if the concerned Legislative Assembly passes a resolution supporting it by a special majority.
Parliamentary Trajectory & Enactment
• Formulation: Prepared by the Ministry of Law and Justice following receipt of the state legislature's resolution requesting the establishment of the council.
• Parliamentary Passage: Tabled, debated, and passed by both Houses of Parliament, successfully securing assent as the first central enactment of 2006.
• Presidential Assent: Received formal Presidential Assent on January 11, 2006.
• Enforcement: Enforced on March 30, 2007.
• Source: Official Records of Parliament, India Code, and Ministry of Law and Justice