Government of India Act
The British Parliament passed The Government of India Act on August 1935. It is the longest act enacted by the British Parliament at that time. So, it has two separate acts namely, the Government of India Act 1935 and the Government of Burma Act 1935.
It abolished the council of India established by the Government of India Act 1858
The act provided for a Federal Court and a Federal Bank
The Congress rejected the 1935 Act and demanded the convening of a constitutional assembly elected on the basis of adult franchise to frame a Constitution for independent India
Government of India Act 1935
Aim An Act to make further provision for the Government of India.
Territorial Extent Territories under direct British control
Enacted by Parliament of United Kingdom
Royal Assent 24th July 1935
Commenced 1st April 1937
Status Repealed on 26th January 1950 in India
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