Provisions of the Charter Act of 1833

💥India became a British colony

The Governor-General of Bengal was re-designated as the Governor-General of India. This made Lord William Bentinck the first Governor-General of India.

Thus, the country’s administration was unified under one control.

The Governors of Bombay and Madras lost their legislative powers.

The Governor-General had legislative powers over entire British India.

The Governor-General in council had the authority to amend, repeal or alter any law pertaining to all people and places in British Indian territories whether British, foreign or Indian native.

The civil and military affairs of the company were controlled by the Governor-General in council.

The Governor-General’s council was to have four members. The fourth member had limited powers only.

For the first time, the Governor-General’s government was called Government of India and the council was called India Council.

💥Indian Law Commission

The act mandated that any law made in India was to be put before the British Parliament and was to be called ‘Act’.

As per the act, an Indian Law Commission was established.

The first Law Commission had Lord Macaulay as its chairman.

It sought to codify all Indian law.

💥Split in Bengal Presidency

The act provided for the Presidency of Bengal to be divided into the Presidencies of Agra and Fort William.

But this never came into effect.

💥Indians in Government service

This was the first act that gave permission for Indians to have a share in the country’s administration.

It stated that merit should be the basis of employment to government service and not birth, colour, religion or race.

💥Slavery

The act provided for the mitigation of slavery existing in India at that time.

The British Parliament abolished slavery in Britain and all its possessions in 1833.

💥Tilt towards Christianity

Since the number of British residents in the country was increasing, the act allowed for having three Bishops in India.

It also sought to regulate the establishment of Christian institutions in India.

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