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Indian Councils Act 1861 Features Explained | Constitutional Reforms in British India #Shorts
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1:07Now PlayingWhat were the main features of the Indian Councils Act 1861? In this YouTube Short, we explain the important provisions of the Act and how it changed the legislative and administrative system of British India.
Key features covered include the expansion of the Viceroy’s Legislative Council, nomination of non-official members, limited inclusion of Indians in the law-making process, restoration of legislative powers to Bombay and Madras, recognition of the portfolio system, decentralization of legislative authority, and the Viceroy’s emergency ordinance-making power.
The Indian Councils Act 1861 was an important stage in the constitutional development of British India and laid the foundation for later constitutional reforms.
This short is useful for CSS, PMS, FPSC, PPSC, Pakistan Affairs, Indo-Pak History, Political Science and competitive examination preparation.
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