Regulating act 1773

2. REGULATING ACT- 1773

3. Introduction
 First landmark in the constitutional development of
India.
 British Parliament for the first time interfered into
affairs of India.
 Prime Minister of England during Regulating Act
was Lord North
 Intended for the regulation of the EEC’s Indian
territories, mainly in Bengal.
……..continuation………

4.  Act did not prove to be a long-term solution to
concerns over the Company's affairs.
 In 1784 Pitt’s India Act was passed as a more radical
reform to avoid the drawbacks of Regulating Act.

5. Background
 The servants of the company had become corrupt.
 Many of them retired and took away heaps of wealth to
England- Nicknamed: Indian Nawabs
 The servants of the company including Clive had received
large sums, Jagirs etc.
 corruption of servants led to the financial bankruptcy in
early 1770s.
 The famine of 1770 also reduced the revenue.
 he dual
 The dual government of Robert Clive (Diwani & Nizamat )
created resentment among Indians.

6. Objectives
 Addressing the problem of management of company
in India.
 Address the problem of dual system of Dual
governance instituted by Lord Clive.
 To control the company, which had changed from a
business entity to a semi-sovereign political entity.

7. Provisions
 The presidencies of Bombay and Madras were made
subordinate to the Presidency of Calcutta.
 The Governor of Bengal was designated the Governor
of the Presidency of Fort William.
 He was to serve as Governor General of all British
Territories in India.
 Governor General was to be assisted by an executive
council of four members.
 Warren Hastings became the first Governor General of
India (1773) ........CONTINUATION.....

8.  The members of the council were Lt. General John
Clavering, George Monson, Richard Barwell and Philip
Francis.
 These members could be removed only by the British
Monarch (King or Queen) on representation from
Court of Directors.

9. 1. Governors-in-Council of Bombay and Madras were
required to pay appropriate obedience to the orders of
Governor General of Bengal.
2. Governor-General in council was given power to make
rules, ordinances and regulations.
3. These rules and regulations were required to be
registered with the Supremes court and could be
dissolved by the king-in council within 2 years.

10. Conclusion
• Act did not prove to be a long term solution to
concerns over the Company’s affairs.
• Marked the first step towards parliamentary control
over the Company and centralized administration in
India.

11. Thank You