PITT'S INDIA ACT OF 1784

* PITT'S INDIA ACT OF 1784 * 

         The pitt's India act gave the British government a large measure of control over the company's affairs.in fact,the company became a subordinate department of the state.The company territories in India were termed 'British possessions'
         The government's control over the company's affairs was greatly extended.  A board of control consisting of the chancellor of exchequer, a secretary of state and four member of the privy council ( To be appointed by the crown) were to exercise control over the company,s civil, military and revenue affairs. all dispatches were to be approved by the board. thus a dual system of control was set up.
         In India,the governor-general was to have a council of three (Included the commander of chief),and the presidencies of Bombay and madras were made subordinate to the governor-general.
         A general prohibition of paced on aggressive wars and treaties(Breached often).