Question

Write down the merits and demerits of Indian council act 1861

Answer 1

Answer:

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Explanation:

The Indian Council Act of 1861fullfilled the aspiration of associating Indians, provided the defective system of law making in India and defined the powers of the legislative councils. Hence, in short the act laid the foundation of administrative system in India which was lasted till the end of British rule India.

Answer 2

Answer:

The legislative council had limited role. It was chiefly advisory. No discussion on finance was permitted.

Even though Indians were nominated, there was no statutory provision for the inclusion of Indians in it.

It allowed for the decentralisation of administration with the vesting of legislative power to the presidencies of Bombay and Madras.

The power of ordinance given to the governor-general gave him absolute powers.