One-third of the members of the State Legislature Council retire every ________ years. 

Key Points

• One-third of the members of the State Legislature Council retire every second year.
• The State Legislature Council is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution, but its members have a fixed term.
• This system ensures continuity within the council while allowing for periodic infusion of new members.
• The retirement and election process is staggered to maintain the legislative body's stability and experience.

Additional Information

• The creation and abolition of the State Legislature Council are subject to the discretion of the Parliament of India.
• The State Legislature Council is also known as the Vidhan Parishad.
• Members of the State Legislature Council are elected through various constituencies, including the Legislative Assembly, graduates, teachers, and local authority members.
• The existence of a bicameral legislature (comprising the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council) in a state is a matter of state discretion, provided the Parliament approves it.