Indian History

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Pitts India Act

Pitt`s India Act was passed in 1784 during the period of Warren Hastings.

It provided a Board of Control. It consists six privy councillors.

The powers of control, supervision and direction were given to the Board of control.

A committee of secrecy was appointed in political and military matters.

The directors had the power to revise and review the acts of Indian Administration.

The power of supervision, control and direction of the several precidencies was given to Governor General.

The council of Governor General and Governor consisted three members and the commander-in-chief was one of them.

Directors had the power to appoint governor General with the approval of the Crown.