4 fev 1861 ano - Councils Act 1 1861

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Acronymn: JP.Narayna grew 8 years more to do further de-centralisation.


Key Features of Indian Councils Act 1861


Indian Councils act 1861 or Charter act 1861 allowed Indians entry to the legislative Councils (reccommended by Viceroy as non-official members)

Powers were restored to Madras and Bombay presidencies and new legislative Councils were also set up.
First step of De-centralisation.

Viceroy could also make laws in the legislative councils.

Three Indians were nominated by the Viceroy Lord Canning as additional members, Raja of Banaras, Maharaja of Patiala and Sir Dinkar Rao (1st).

Ordinance: Governor General was empowered in cases of
emergency to issue without concurrence of legislative council


Portfolio system was introduced by this Act and the strength of the Executive Councils was increased.


The Indian Councils Act (1861) - Reasons For Enactment
The Government of India Act of 1858 made important changes in the manner of governance from England, but it made no significant changes to the Indian government system.
Following the 1857 Mutiny, there was a widespread belief in England that establishing a government in India without the participation of Indians in the administration would be extremely impossible.
The 1833 Charter Act centralized the legislative process. It had only one representative in each of the four provinces, and it failed to pass legislation that was tailored to the needs of the people.
The Governor General in Council was failing in his legislative duties and was unable to perform effectively due to lengthy procedures that caused delays in enactment.

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