Constitutional Development in British India Flashcards
end of EIC rule -1858 changes-
take over law 1858: aug-2-1858- british parliament passed a law for complete takeover of all rights of EIC over india.
Queen victorias proclamation, nov-1-1858- queen issued a proclamation for assumption of control of india by british crown
constitutional development in british india
- acts formation-
indian council in -1861
indian council act-1892
government of india act-1909(minto-morley reforms)
government of india act-1919
government of india act1935
india council act -1861-
first legislation.
governor general could assign special taks to any members of executive council.
membership of council was raised from 6 to 12
indian council act of -1892-
legislative council size increased.
membership increase from 10-16.
madras and bombay 8 to 12
bengal 12 to 20
government of india act -1909-minto morley reforms
another step towards indians more representation in the government.
expansion of legislative council. not all members were elected.
powers of councils were increased
government of india act-1919- montagu- chelmsford reforms
british announcement: gradual induction of indians in all branches of government. gradual intro of responsible government.
commissioned ranks of army to be given to indians.
-MR. montagu, secretary of state visited inida from nov-1917 to april- 1918. discussing constitutional matters with indian leaders
salient features of government of india act -1919-
This act provided a bicameral legislature at the Centre: 2 houses: council of state (60 members) and legislative assembly(145)
elections and memberships: coumcil of state: 34 elected
26 nominated officials and non official members. legislative assembly (105) elected.
diarchy system
intro by provinces, reserved
subjs (judiciary, canal, land)
transferred subj(local govern edu, health)
government had final say
