Indian Council Act, 1861
Increase in members: It increased the number of members in the Governor-General’s executive Council from 4 to 5. Further the Governor-General’s Executive Council was enlarged into a Central Legislative Council.
- Additional Members: Six to twelve “additional members” were to be nominated by the Governor-General. Not less than half of these members were to be non-officials. Thus, a provision was made for the inclusion of Indians in the Legislative Council.
- Functions: The functions of these members were strictly limited to making legislation and they were forbidden from interfering in the matters of the Executive Council. They did not possess powers ....
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