» This was the last of the Charter Acts and it made important changes in the system of Indian legislation.» This Act followed a report of the then Governor General Dalhousie for improving the administration of the company.» A separate Governor for Bengal was to be appointed.» Legislative and adm

» The Governor General and his Council were given vast powers. This Council could legislate for the whole of India subject to the approval of the Board of Controllers.» The Council got full powers regarding revenue, and a single budget for the country was prepared by the Governor General.» The Ea

» Trade monopoly of the East India Company came to an end.» Powers of the three Councils of Madras, Bombay and Calcutta were enlarged, they were also subjected to greater control of the British Parliament.» The Christian Missionaries were allowed to spread their religion in India.» Local autonom

» Main provisions of the previous Acts were consolidated in this Act.» Provided for the payment of salaries of the members of the Board of Controllers from Indian revenue.» Courts were given the power to interpret rules and regulations.

» It was enacted to improve upon the provisions of Regulating Act of 1773 to bring about better discipline in the Company's system of administration.» A 6-member Board of Controllers was set up which was headed by a minister of the British Government. All political responsibilities were given to t

» This Act was based on the report of a committee headed by the British Prime Minister Lord North.» Governance of the East India Company was put under British parliamentary control.» The Governor of Bengal was nominated as Governor General for all the three Presidencies of Calcutta, Bombay and Ma

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