Puducherry Legislative Assembly Assemblée législative de Pondichéry | |
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15th Puducherry Assembly | |
Type | |
Type | |
Term limits | 5 years |
History | |
Founded | 1 July 1963 |
Preceded by | Puducherry Representative Assembly |
Elections | |
First-past-the-post | |
Last election | 6 April 2021 |
Next election | 2026 |
Meeting place | |
Puducherry Legislative Assembly |
The Puducherry Legislative Assembly is the unicameral legislature of the Indian union territory (UT) of Puducherry, which comprises four districts: Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahé and Yanam. The legislative assembly has 33 seats, of which 5 are reserved for candidates from scheduled castes and 3 members are nominated by the Government of India. 30 out of 33 Members are elected directly by the people on the basis of universal adult franchise.