(a) whether the Government propose to accept the proposals to create Legislative Councils in the states where there is only Assembly;
(b) if so, the States whose demand is pending in this regard;
(c) the time by which it is likely to give effect to the same; and
(d) whether the Government of Gujarat fulfils the necessary requirement for the purpose?
MINISTRY OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
( SHRI I. D. SWAMI )
(a) to (c): Proposals for the creation of Legislative Council have been received from the States of Assam, Punjab and Tamil Nadu. The Government has decided to first discuss the issue in the Inter-State Council before taking a final view. No time limit can be indicated in this regard at present.
(d) No request has been received from Gujarat for creating a Legislative Council in the State.