Unit-3 Reforms In British Administration 1858 to 1919

Understand the reforms in British administration in India from 1858 to 1919

Comment on the changes brought about by the Act of 1858.

Explain the impact of National Movement on administrative reforms.

Explain the features of Indian Councils Act of 1861 .

Bring out the main provisions of Morley Minto Reforms.

What are the reasons for the failure of diarchy introduced by the Montford Act of 1919?

Explain the important features of Montague Chelmsford reforms.

Explain the features of Indian Councils Act of 1861 .

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The advance made by the Indian Councils Act 1861 over the 1858 Act was mainly in the inclusion of a number of non-official members in the Executive Council of the Governor-General.
The powers of the Governor-General increased more in the field of legislation. The Council was presided over by the Governor-General.
The aim of the Act, according to Sir Charles Wood, Secretary of State for India, was to prevent the legislature from interfering with the functions of the executive government.
The Executive government became too strong as legislature had power without control, association without representation.