The First World War gave the momentum to the growing demand for self-government in British India. Therefore, the new constitutional reforms, under the Montagu–Chelmsford Reforms were introduced by British Government. The scheme was implemented through the Government of India Act 1919. The first Council was constituted on 8 January 1921 for the first time. The election for first Council was held in December 1920. 71 members were elected and 22 were nominated by Governor and the last election held in 1930 and the council disbanded in 1936[1]
Group Photo of Members of First Punjab Legislative Council.
The first Punjab Legislative Council was formed in 1921 for a three-year term. The Council had 93 members, seventy per cent of whom were elected and rest nominated.[2]
An elected president presided over meetings of the Council. The first Punjab Legislative Council held 98 meetings between 8 January 1921 and 27 October 1923.[2]
Group photo of Members of Second Punjab Legislative Assembly in 1924.
The second Legislative Council was constituted on 2 January 1924 and held 102 meetings until it was dissolved on 27 October 1926.[3]
Sir Sheikh Abdul Qadir was the first elected and the first Muslim President of this Council. He resigned in September 1925 when he was appointed Minister for Education, and was succeeded by Sir Shahab-ud-Din Virk.[3]
The third Legislative Council sat between 3 January 1927 and 26 July 1930, during which is held 111 meetings.[4] Sir Shahab-ud-Din Virk was re-elected President on 4 January 1927.[4]
Notable members included:
Sir George Anderson (Director of Public Instruction, Punjab)
Sir Sheikh Abdul Qadir (Representative, General Interests)
Group photo of Members of Fourth Punjab Legislative Council.
The fourth and the last Legislative Council was constituted on 25 October 1930 and held 197 meetings until it was dissolved on 17 November 1935.[5] Sir Shahab-ud-Din Virk was reelected unopposed as President for a third term. He resigned when he was appointmed Minister for Education and was succeeded by Sir Chhotu Ram.[5]
Notable members included:
Sir George Anderson (Director of Public Instruction, Punjab)
Mazhar Ali Azhar(East and West Central Towns — Muhammadan, Urban)
Sir Henry Craik (Finance Member to Government, Punjab)
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