CHARTER ACT OF 1853

CHARTER ACT OF 1853

◇ Seperated Legislative and Executive functions of Governor-General's council.

 

◇ It provided for Addition of Six new members to the Council.

 

◇ It introduced open Competition for Selection and recruitment of Civil servants.

 

◇ Extended Company's rule of Indian possession on behalf of British Govt. But did not specify any particular period.

 

◇ It introduced Local representation in Indian (central) Legislative Council.

 

◇ Of 6 new members 4 members appointed by Local Governments of Madras, Bombay, Bengal, and Agra.

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