Council of State (India)
Council of State | |
|---|---|
| Imperial Legislative Council | |
Star of India | |
| Type | |
| Type | |
| History | |
| Founded | December 23, 1919 |
| Seats | not more than 60 |
| Elections | |
| Single transferable vote | |
Last election | 1945 Indian general election |
| Motto | |
| Heaven's Light Our Guide | |
| Meeting place | |
| Council chamber, Council House, Raisina Hill, New Delhi | |
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The Council of State was the upper house of the legislature for British India (the Indian Legislature) created by the Government of India Act 1919 from the old Imperial Legislative Council, implementing the Montagu–Chelmsford Reforms. The Central Legislative Assembly was the lower house.
As a result of Indian independence, the Council of State was dissolved on 14 August 1947 and its place taken by the Constituent Assembly of India and the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan.
The Council of State used to meet at the Metcalfe House. The Viceroy or Governor-General was its ex officio President.