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Which one of the following Acts of British India strengthened the Viceroy’s authority over his executive council by substituting ‘Portfolio’ or departmental system for corporate functioning?

Indian Council Act, 1861

Government of India Act, 1858

Indian Council Act, 1892

Indian Council Act, 1909

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Indian Council Act, 1861 empowered the Viceroy to make rules and orders for the more convenient transaction of business in the council.It also gave a recognition to the ‘portfolio’ system, introduced by Lord Canning in 1859.Under this, a member of the Viceroy’s council was made in-charge of one or more departments of the government and was authorised to issue final orders on behalf of the council on matters of his department(s).

By: Shubham Tiwari

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