Are there any amendments made to the Constitution regarding the formation and composition of the Council of States?
Yes, there are amendments made to the Constitution regarding the formation and composition of the Council of States. Specifically, the Constitution (Thirty-fifth Amendment) Act, 1974, has made a substitution in the title "The Council of States" with "(2*** The Council of States)" (w.e.f. 1-3-1975), and the Constitution (Thirty-sixth Amendment) Act, 1975, has omitted the words "Subject to the provisions of paragraph 4 of the Tenth Schedule" (w.e.f. 26-4-1975).