The number of MLC posts in the Telangana State has increased by three more seats. The Union Home Ministry has issued orders on Tuesday increasing three seats to be elected from local bodies quota. The incrased seats are one each from Mahaboobnagar, Rangareddy and Karimnagar districts. With these, the total number of MLC seats from Local bodies constituencies goes up to 12. Election is due for all the 12 seats from Local bodies quota. With the present clearance, it is expected that the elections will take place for these 12 seats shortly. (NSS)