The Student Legislative Council (SLC) is the student body of the IIT Madras which symbolizes the spirit of mutual co-operation among the various sections of the campus community. The SLC functions as the central policy making body of the Institute and formulates its policies based on the demands and aspirations of the General Student Body (GSB). SLC is responsible to the GSB. Crudely put, the SLC is like the parliament of the institute. SLC consists of 56 legislators representing the various academic departments, and hostels on campus. The legislators in the SLC raise points about changes to Institute policies and rules in light of students’ interests and the SLC then passes them after discussion, debate and adequate review. It sets up committees to look into agendas and come up with reports whenever necessary. The SLC is the highest student authority and has the responsibility of conveying the students’ problems and opinions to the administration and the Senate.