What is the full form of MLA
MLA: Member of Legislative Assembly
MLA is a representative of legislative assembly (a lower house of state legislature) , elected by the voters of a constituency. MLA have different responsibility according to their positions. Some MLAs have more than one responsibilities. For example: As well as an MLA he can be a cabinet minister and CM also.
MLAa representative of legislative assemblyIn every state, there may be 4-9 MLAs for an MP (Member of Parliament).
Criteria for becoming a MLA
There are some basic criteria for becoming a member of legislative assembly (MLA).
- The candidate must be an Indian citizen.
- He must be completed at least the age of 25 years.
- He must be a voter of any constituency.
- He should not be a mad or insolvent.
The candidate must be an Indian citizen.He must be completed at least the age of 25 years.He must be a voter of any constituency.He should not be a mad or insolvent.Responsibilities of an MLA
- An MLA represents the people's grievances and aspirations and take them with state government.
- He should use the several legislative tools for the benefits of his constituency's members.
- He should raise the local issues of his constituency in front of state government.
- He should make the optimum use of local area development (LAD) fund to develop his constituency.
An MLA represents the people's grievances and aspirations and take them with state government. He should use the several legislative tools for the benefits of his constituency's members.He should raise the local issues of his constituency in front of state government. He should make the optimum use of local area development (LAD) fund to develop his constituency.