GOVERNMENT OF INDIA ACT 1858
Background Revolt of 1857 convinced the crown to take over Indian administration directly British PM Palmerstone introduced – Bill in 1858 – for transfer of Government of India to to … Read more
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CHARTER ACT 1853
About Charter Act of 1853 It served as foundation of modern parliamentary form of government in India The legislative wing of Governor-General’s Council acted as a parliament on the model … Read more
CHARTER ACT 1833
About Also called Saint Helena Act 1833 or Government of India Act 1833 It extended the East India Company (EIC) charter by 20 years It converted EIC into a administrative … Read more
CHARTER ACT 1813
About Also called East India Company Act 1813 It deprived East india Company (EIC) the trade monopoly in India except – Tea, & China Trade Why Passed Demands of British … Read more
EAST INDIA COMPANY ACT 1793
About Also called Charter Act of 1793 Renewed the charter issued to EIC Made other minimal changes Imp Points EIC trade monopoly was –> extended by 20 years Salaries of … Read more
ACT OF 1786
Features This Act was enacted on demands of Lord Cornwallis To increase powers of Governor General Empower him to override majority of his Council Act merged offices of Governor-general Commander-in-chief Clearly … Read more
PITT’S INDIA ACT 1784
About Pitt’s India Act Made EIC (East India Company) a subordinate department of State Called East India Company Act 1784 William Pitt was the then British PM Established a joint government … Read more