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Kerala Legislative Assembly Kerala Niyamasabha | |
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15th Kerala Assembly | |
Type | |
Type | |
Term limits | 5 years |
History | |
Preceded by | 14th Kerala Legislative Assembly |
Leadership | |
Deputy Speaker | |
Leader of the House (Chief Minister) | |
Deputy Leader of the Opposition | |
Structure | |
Seats | 140 |
Political groups | Government (96)
Official Opposition (40) Vacant (3) |
Elections | |
First past the post | |
Last election | 6 April 2021 |
Next election | 2026 |
Meeting place | |
Niyamasabha Mandiram, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala | |
Website | |
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The Kerala Legislative Assembly, popularly known as the Kerala Niyamasabha, is the State Assembly of Kerala, one of the 28 states in India. The Assembly is formed by 140 elected representatives. [3] Each elected member represents one of the 140 constituencies within the borders of Kerala and is referred to as Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA). The present Kerala Legislative Assembly consists of 140 elected members.
In 1956, the State of Kerala was formed on linguistic basis, merging Travancore, Kochi and Malabar regions, and the Kasaragod region of South Canara. [4] The first assembly election in Kerala state was held in February–March 1957. [4] The first Kerala Legislative Assembly was formed on 5 April 1957. The Assembly had 127 members including a nominated member. [4]
The current delimitation committee of 2010 reaffirmed the total number of seats at 140. [4]
The legislature comprises the governor and the Kerala Legislative Assembly, which is the highest political organ in the state. The governor has the power to summon the assembly or to close the same. All members of the legislative assembly are directly elected, normally once in every five years by the eligible voters who are above 18 years of age. The current assembly consists of 140 elected members. The elected members select one of its own members as its chairperson who is called the speaker of the assembly. The speaker is assisted by the deputy speaker who is also elected by the members. The conduct of a meeting in the house is the responsibility of the speaker.
The main function of the assembly is to pass laws and rules. Every bill passed by the house has to be finally approved by the governor before it becomes applicable.
The normal term of the legislative assembly is five years from the date appointed for its first meeting. [5]
The State Assembly is known as Niyamasabha and is housed in New Legislature Complex. This 5 storied complex is one of the largest complexes in India. The Central Hall is described as most elegant and majestic hall with ornamental Teakwood-Rosewood panelling. The older Assembly was located within State Secretariat complex which was reconverted into Legislature museum, after commissioning new complex in 1998 May 22 (K. R. Narayanan).
The Speaker of the Kerala Legislative Assembly is the presiding officer of the Legislative Assembly of the state of Kerala, the main law-making body for the Kerala. He is elected by the members of the Kerala Legislative Assembly. The speaker is always a member of the Legislative Assembly. The current speaker of the Kerala Legislative Assembly is A. N. Shamseer. [6]
A. N. Shamseer is the incumbent speaker of the Kerala Legislative Assembly.
Reservation | Number of members |
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General | 124 |
Scheduled Castes | 14 |
Scheduled Tribes | 2 |
Total | 140 |
Front/Alliance | Seats |
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LDF | 97 |
UDF | 40 |
Vacant | 3 |
Total | 140 |
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The Kerala Legislative Assembly, popularly known as the Niyamasabha, is the State Assembly of Kerala, one of the 28 States in India. The Assembly is formed by 140 elected representatives. Each elected member represents one of the 140 constituencies within the borders of Kerala and is referred to as Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA). The 14th Kerala Legislative Assembly consists of 140 elected members and one member nominated by the Governor from the Anglo-Indian Community.