Second session of the 16th Kerala Legislative Assembly opens for nine sittings
12 October 2026
The second session of the 16th Kerala Legislative Assembly began on 12 October 2026 and is scheduled to end on 29 October, with nine sittings. Speaker Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan announced the schedule on 9 October. The Kerala Court Fees and Suits Valuation (Amendment) Bill, 2026 and the Madras Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (Amendment) Bill, 2026 were listed for the session, and the Business Advisory Committee was to meet on 12 October to fix further business. 16 October is set apart for private members' business, along with supplementary and excess demands for grants covering five financial years since 2017. The Assembly will mark its Platinum Jubilee, 70 years, on 27 April 2027. The new Pamba Block, with 64 apartments for legislators, is to be inaugurated on 26 October.
In plain words
Business Advisory Committee Business Advisory Committee of the Kerala Legislative Assembly — A House committee chaired by the Speaker that allots time for government and other business.
Excess demand Excess demand for grants — A demand placed before the House when spending in a year has exceeded the amount voted for it.