1.8.3. Utility of Second Chamber in States

♤ It checks hasty, defective, careless and ill-considered legislation made by the Assembly by using its dilatory power.

♤ Due to indirect elections and nomination of persons having special knowledge, the Legislative Council commands better resources to vet and scrutinize legislations. It also gives representation to the people who cannot directly face elections (via nominations).

♤ 2nd ARC suggested that Legislative Council must work as representatives of the Panchayati Raj Institutions and the Constitution may be suitable amended to give the required powers to the council to work for strengthening the local governance.