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    The Indian Councils Act of 1892 expanded the legislative councils in British India to include more Indian members. It marked the beginning of representative government in India by introducing indirect elections through district boards, municipalities, and other local bodies. However, the act was criticized for not benefiting common Indians and for maintaining British control over lawmaking. While it increased Indian participation, the system of indirect election prevented a direct connection between the public and their representatives.

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    The Indian Councils Act of 1892 expanded the legislative councils in British India to include more Indian members. It marked the beginning of representative government in India by introducing indirect elections through district boards, municipalities, and other local bodies. However, the act was criticized for not benefiting common Indians and for maintaining British control over lawmaking. While it increased Indian participation, the system of indirect election prevented a direct connection between the public and their representatives.

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    Indian Council Act, 1892

    Introduction
    The Indian Councils Act of 1892 was passed with
    the objective of increasing the no. of Indians in
    Legislative Councils in British India.
    The 1892 Act also marked the beginning of a
    representative form of government in India.

    Historical Background
    As a result of the developing sense of nationalism,
    the Indian National Congress was formed in 1885.
    After the 1885 - 1889 session of Indian National
    Congress,  the party made various demand from
    the British Government.
    The major demands placed were as follows:
    • An India Civil Services test was to be held
    simultaneously in England and India.
    • Discussions related to financial matters should
    be allowed.
    • Reduction in the Military expenditure.
    • They also wanted the reform of the legislative
    councils
    • They also wanted the principle of the election
    instead of nomination.
    So the Viceroy at the time, set up a commission to
    investigate the situation. The plan was drawn, but
    when it was referred to the Secretary of State for
    India, he did not agree to introduction of the
    Principle of direct election. He, however, agreed to
    representation by way of indirect election.

    Provisions
    1. Expansion of the Legislative council
    • The act increased the number of additional 
    members in the legislative councils from 12 to 16.
    The act expanded the Legislative Council to include
    between 10 to 16 additional members.
    • Out of this 16 members 6 will be official
    members and 10 will be non-official members.
    • In Non - official members 5 will be nominated by
    Viceroy and 4 will be nominated by provincial
    assemblies of Bengal, Bombay , Madras and North
    West Frontier Province  and 1 will be nominated
    by Chamber of Commerce in Calcutta.
    2. Functions of Legislative Council
    • The members could now discuss the budget and
    also have the right to ask questions from executive
    council regarding budget. But they were not given
    the Right to vote on the budget.
    • The members of Legislative Council could also
    ask questions on the matters of public interest but
    after giving 6 days notice.
    • However they could not have the right to ask
    supplementary questions.
    3. Introduction of Principle of representation
    The principle of representation was initiated
    through this act. The district boards, universities,
    municipalities, chambers of commerce and
    zamindars were authorised to recommend
    members to the provincial councils.

    Criticism
    • Despite being the first step toward a
    representative government in India, this act
    provided no benefits to the common man.
    • The system of indirect election prevented direct
    contact between the public and the
    representatives. 
    • In many ways, this act also served as a reason
    behind rise of militant nationalism in coming times
    because the British only made a minor
    modification.
    • Even after this Act was passed the legislative
    council approved many bills regardless of the fact
    that the Indian Members strongly opposed them.
    Conclusion
    The Indian Councils Act, 1892 is a significant
    milestone in India's history. Because of this act the
    number of Indians was increased in the legislative
    councils. This act also marked the beginning of
    representative government. The system of indirect
    election does not benefit the Indians in any
    manner because of which this act was not able to
    meet the aspirations of Indians and also became
    the major cause for several conflicts.

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