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 important features of Montague Chelmsford reforms.

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The Preamble of the Government of India Act 1919 provided complete popular control as far as possible in local government area.
Increase in powers of the Governor General who was at the apex of the administration, which strengthened his position as an autocrat.
The division of subjects into Central and Provincial (Federalism) and the further division at the provincial level between Reserved and Transferred subjects was a novel feature of the Mont-Ford Reforms. Introduction of diarchy at the provinces.
Dyarchy means double government at the provinces. The 'Reserved' subjects in charge of Councillors, 'nominated' by the Governor and transferred subjects in charge of Councillors - Ministers 'appointed' by him.
Creation of Parliamentary atmosphere in the legislature and gave people an opportunity to have a look in administration .