Minto - Morley Reforms
(Indian Councils Act), 1909
Lord Morley described these reforms as " the opening of a very important chapter in the history of relations of England and India" and "the turning over a fresh leaf in the history of British responsibility to India." The enhancement of the number and powers of the members of the Legislative Councils and the introduction of t
he principle of election for them were steps towards gradual establishment of parliamentary government in India through the farmers of the Act had no intention of it.
The Hindu politicians and the Congress immediately started a campaign of criticism and opposition. At the 1901 session of the Congress condemned the provision of separate representation for the Muslims and demanded its removal. From then on up to the passing of the 1935 Act, the Congress made a habit of it to pas a resolution at its gathering in condemnation of separate electorates and in favor of their removal. The only occasion on which congress agreed to their retention was the Lucknow Pact 1916.
(Indian Councils Act), 1909
It was during the later half of 1906 that the Secretary of State for India Lord Morley began to pay serious attention to the formulation of the constitutional reforms. He was in touch with the Viceroy of India Lord Minto who appointed a committee in 1906 to consider the necessity for further reforms in the legislative councils and prepare a dispatch.
In the meantime, a Muslim deputation lead by the Aga Khan met the Viceroy and made demands including separate electorates for Muslims.
The dispatch, prepared by committee, was ready in early 1907 and was sent to London on March, 19. It served as the basis of the reforms which were enacted into law by Indian Councils Act of 1909. The main features of the Act were:
In the meantime, a Muslim deputation lead by the Aga Khan met the Viceroy and made demands including separate electorates for Muslims.
The dispatch, prepared by committee, was ready in early 1907 and was sent to London on March, 19. It served as the basis of the reforms which were enacted into law by Indian Councils Act of 1909. The main features of the Act were:
- The Muslims demand for separate electorates for the Muslims was accepted.
- The method of election was partly indirect and partly direct.
- Provincial Councils were enlarged.
- Small non-official majorities were provided in the Provincial Councils but an official majority was retained at the center.
- Besides the Viceroy and his Executive Council, nearly 60 members were added to the Central Legislative Council
- Members of Central Legislative council were given authority to raise questions relating to administration and policy.
Lord Morley described these reforms as " the opening of a very important chapter in the history of relations of England and India" and "the turning over a fresh leaf in the history of British responsibility to India." The enhancement of the number and powers of the members of the Legislative Councils and the introduction of t
he principle of election for them were steps towards gradual establishment of parliamentary government in India through the farmers of the Act had no intention of it.The Hindu politicians and the Congress immediately started a campaign of criticism and opposition. At the 1901 session of the Congress condemned the provision of separate representation for the Muslims and demanded its removal. From then on up to the passing of the 1935 Act, the Congress made a habit of it to pas a resolution at its gathering in condemnation of separate electorates and in favor of their removal. The only occasion on which congress agreed to their retention was the Lucknow Pact 1916.
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