Government of India Act, 1858
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Government of India Act, 1858
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Government of India Act, 1858 was also known as ‘Act for the Good government of India’.
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It changed the designation of the Governor-General of India to that of Viceroy of India. He (viceroy) was the direct representative of the British Crown in India. Lord Canning thus became the first Viceroy of India.
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It ended the Dual government scheme initiated due to Pitt’s India act
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It ended the system of double government by abolishing the Board of Control and Court of Directors.
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It created a new office, Secretary of State for India, vested with complete authority and control over Indian administration. The secretary of state was a member of the British cabinet and was ultimately responsible to the British Parliament.
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