Pitts India Act 1784 Flashcards
Who became youngest prime minister of Britain?
William pitt
Before pit India act, 1784, actual control pf eic was in whose hands
Court of direvtors
Monopoky of trade?
No changes
Control of company
Board of control: 6 members to control civil military and political affairs
Court of Director: 24 members to control commercial activities
Who used to preside board of control?
It was a purely government body who was presided by secretary of state, who was a cabinet minister and British government
Administratio?
EC reduced to 3
Central legislation
Veto power was given to governor general. Now only support of one EC would be required because one plus one equals 2. even if two EC are against, then also since governor, general has veto power, so he will pass the bill.
Provincial legislature
EC= 3
Commander in chief appointed
Revenue
Territorial positions of East India company were now known as British positions in INDIA
