Question
Download Solution PDFWhich Act abolished the powers so long enjoyed by the Board of Control?
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Act of 1858.
Key Points
- The Board of Control and Court of Directors was abolished by the Government of India act 1858.
- This act ended the system of double government in India.
- A new office called the Secretary of State was created, which vested with complete authority and control over Indian administration.
- A 15-member Council of India was established by the Government of India Act 1858 to assist the Secretary of state for India.
Additional Information
- Provisions of the Government of India Act 1858:
- East India Company was liquidated.
- Indian territories of the British were to be governed in the name of the British queen
- The secretary of state was the channel of communication between the government in Britain and the Indian administration.
- The representatives of the British government in India were the governor-general and the viceroy.
- This act abolished the dual government of the Pitt India Act.
- This act also ended the doctrine of Lapse.
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