Introduction
Govt of India Act 1935 was a mixed reaction among the major
Political parties after the failure of the 3rd round table
conference with the passage of time, their resentment and bitterness increased.
In such situation, major Indian parties demanded more participation in central
Government. Consequently, British Parliament has to pass Govt of India Act in
1935. The bill was discussed in House of Commons for
43 days and 13 days in the House of Lord and
finally, after sign of King it was enforced.
Silent Feature of Indian Act 1935
Follow are Silent Feature of Indian Act 1935
Written Act
The Govt India Act 1935 was in written form which consisted
of 14 Parts and 10 Schedules.
Provincial Autonomy
The Govt of India Act 1935 introduced the Provincial
autonomy. All the Ministers were responsible to the legislature.
Direct Election
Method of direct elections was introduced one third Muslim
representation in central legislature. 1/3rd Muslim representation
in central legislature was guaranteed.
Separation of Burma and Adden
Burma and Adden were separated from India.
Governor Provinces
The Govt of India act 1935 also introduced the eleven
Governor Provinces.
5 Chief Commissioner Provinces
Another important feature of the Govt of India Act 1935 was that it created 5 Chief commissioners
Provinces.
Responsible Govt
The Govt of India Act 1935 provided a reasonable govt which
had to be accountable for its acts.
Separate & Communal Electorates
Separate electorate was retained. However, its scope was
enlarged by giving separate electorate to Anglo-Indians and Indo-Christians.
Finance Bill
Without permission of Governor General, no finance bill
could be placed in Federal Legislature. It was another defect of this act.
Conclusion
To conclude, it can be stated that provincial part of this
act was introduced while its federal part was never introduced. Even both
Muslim and Hindu political leadership criticized this act. However, reality is
that Indian Independence Act and Government of India Act provided interim
constitution for Pakistan after independence.
