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The company Rule
Charter Act of 1833
This act was the terminal step towards centralization in British India. It elevated the position of Governor-General of Bengal to the position of Governor-General of India, giving him all the powers related to the civil and military affairs. East India company turned into a sole administrative body.The act also intends to establish an open competition for selection of civil servants.
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The act elevated the Governor-General of Bengal to the position of Governor-General of India, giving him complete civil and military authority.
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For the first time, the legislation established the government of India with power over the whole British-controlled territory in India.
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It took away the legislative powers of the governors of Bombay and Madras. Exclusive legislative powers were granted to the Governor-General of India for all of British India
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It brought the East India Company's economic activity to a stop, and it became solely an administrative body.
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The Act intended to establish a system of open competition for civil servant selection and stated that the Indians should not be debarred from holding any place, office and employment under the Company. However, this provision was negated after opposition from the Court of Directors.
