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Introduced by Lord Minto – Viceroy of India & John Morley – Secretary
of State for India
The main purpose of introduction was to give Indians a greater share in
government and reduce growing political unrest.
Main Provisions
Expansion of Councils:
○ Central Legislative Council: increased from 16 to 60 members.
○ Provincial Legislative Councils:
50 members in Bengal, Madras, and Bombay.
30 members in other provinces.
LegislativePowers Expanded:
Members could discuss budgets, propose amendments, and vote
on them.
Allowed to debate legislation and introduce new laws.
Limitations:
Viceroy and Governors still had veto power over all legislation.
Final authority remained with the British.
Indian Representation
Two Indians were nominated to the Council of the Secretary of State
for India (in London).
One Indian was nominated to the Viceroy’s Executive Council.
Educated taxpayers were granted voting rights for the first time.
Muslim Representation
Separate electorates introduced for Muslims.
Reserved seats created specifically for Muslim candidates.
About one-third of seats were allocated to Muslims.
Significance
Marked the first step toward representative government in India.
Gave Muslims political recognition and protection as a separate
community.
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