West Bengal Legislative Council
West Bengal Legislative Council পশ্চিমবঙ্গ বিধান পরিষদ | |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| Type | |
| History | |
| Founded | 1952 |
| Disbanded | 1 August 1969 |
| Preceded by | Bengal Legislative Council (British India) |
| Succeeded by | West Bengal Legislative Assembly |
| Seats | 40–78 (variable) |
| Elections | |
| Indirect election | |
Last election | 1967 |
| Meeting place | |
| Legislative Council Chamber, Kolkata | |
The West Bengal Legislative Council was the upper house of the bicameral legislature in the Indian state of West Bengal, existing from 1952 to 1969. It was constituted under Article 168 of the Constitution of India to serve as a reviewing chamber for legislation passed by the West Bengal Legislative Assembly.