The document outlines the structure and functions of the legislative assembly in India, detailing the roles of the central and state governments, including the Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha. It describes the composition and powers of the Vidhan Sabha and its members (MLAs), as well as the eligibility and responsibilities of the Chief Minister. Additionally, it touches on the voting rights and registration processes for citizens.

1. Vidhan Sabha
( Legislative Assembly )

2. •Central Government
•State Governments

3. Central Government
•Lok Sabha (543 seats)
•MP (Peoples Representatives)
•Prime Minister of India
•Based in New Delhi

4. State Governments
•Ruling States of India
•Legislatures
•Bicameral
•Unicameral

5. Bicameral & Unicameral State
• 29 states
• 7 States Bicameral
I. Unicameral :- One House Of Parliament
II. Bicameral :- Two Separate House Of Parliament
i. Upper house (Vidhan Parishad)
ii. Lower house (Vidhan Sabha)

6. Maharashtra
•Bicameral State
•288 members (Vidhan Sabha)
•78 members (Vidhan Parishad)

7. Vidhan Sabha
•Lower House of the Bicameral Legislature
•Size (> 60 members and < 500 members)
•MLA
•Formed for a Five-Year

8. Special powers of the Vidhan Sabha
•A Motion of no confidence against the
government in the state
•A money bill can only be introduced in
Vidhan Sabha

9. Qualifications to be a MLA
•Must be citizen of India
•Age > 25 Years
•Should be Mentally Sound
•Should not be Bankrupt
•No Criminal Procedures
•Must Not Hold an Office of Profit

10. Powers of MLAs
•Legislative powers
•Financial powers
•Executive power
•Electoral power
•Constitutional powers

11. Privileges of MLAs
•Freedom of Speech
•Cannot be Prosecuted for having said anything
on the floor of the House
•Cannot be Arrested in any civil cases (During
session)

12. Measuring the performance of MLAs
•Bring out an Annual report card (On Demand)
•Attendance in the Assembly
•The number of questions that they asked
•The time that they spend in consulting their
constituents
•A statement disclosing their income and assets

13. Chief Minister
•State's executive authority
•Candidate of Party with a majority of seats
•Appointed by the Governor

14. Eligibility for CM
•A citizen of India
•Should be a member of the state legislature
•Must be of 25 years of age or more

15. Power and Authority of CM
•All major decisions in the state
•Development of the state
•The power to dismiss any Cabinet member or
Council of Ministers

16. Prime Minister of India :- Narendra Modi
(Maharashtra)
Chief Minister :- Devendra Fadnavis
Governor :- C Vidyasagar Rao

17. Voter
•Article 326
•Constitutional Right
•Negative Vote

18. Voter Registration
•Online method
•Offline method

19. Voting is your Right
And
Right Voting is your Responsibility

20. Jai Hind