DMPQ: Discuss the provisions of the charter act of 1861.(history)
: Major provisions of the act are as follows: Introduction of portfolio system by lord canning. Expansion of executive council. Now there were 4 members. For legislative purpose, the governor general council was expanded. Now 6-12 additional members can be nominated. There were appointed for a period of 2 years. Out of these, at … Read more DMPQ: Discuss the provisions of the charter act of 1861.(history)