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Indian Councils Act 1861
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Indian Councils Act 1861
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- Historical Background
- Reasons for Enactment
- Provisions
- Significance
- Defects
- Conclusion
Indian Councils Act (1861) was passed by the British Parliament on August 1, 1861. It transformed the Executive Council to function as a cabinet run on the portfolio system. The involvement of Indians in the legislative process was the most notable feature of this Act. The Indian Councils Act of 1861 is an important landmark in the constitutional and political history of India.