Duration of Two Houses

In bicameral state legislatures, the Legislative Assembly is typically elected for a term of five years, while the Legislative Council is a permanent body with one-third of its members retiring every two years. This system provides both periodic renewal and continuity in the legislative process.

In simple language, the five-year term of the Assembly ensures regular elections and accountability, whereas the staggered retirement in the Council maintains stability and institutional memory. Recent reforms in some states have focused on streamlining these processes to better address the challenges of modern governance.

The dual-term system helps maintain a balance between change and continuity in state law-making.