The act did not prove to be a longterm solution to concerns over the companys affairs. Regulating act of 1773 was a tool for the direct control of the king of england over the british east india company beic and hence india itself. Jun 22, 2017 the political leverage of the east india company alarmed the british parliament, which decided that it must be regulated by law. A supreme court in culcutta was established in 1774 consists of three judges and one chief. The regulating act of 1773 pitts india act of 1784.
The regulating act of 1773 was an act of the parliament of great britain intended to overhaul. The regulating act of 1773 was passed by the british parliament to control the territories of the east india company majorly in bengal. Full explanation point wise of why the regulating act of 1773 was passed by the british government is being given in this audio tutorial of regulating act of 1773. The regulating act 1773, from diarchy to direct control dual system diarchy of government17651772 during dual system, nawabuddaulla and saifuddaull were the nawabs of bengal. The regulating act of 1773 was an act of parliament if britain. By 1773, the east india company was in dire financial crisis. American colonists condemned the act, and many planned to. The defects of the act were removed by the declaratory act 1781, the pitts india act 1784 and the amendment act of 1786. Candidates can also download the notes pdf from the link given below. After this the parliament enacted the regulating act, 1773 to remove the prevailing evils. Latest and breaking news on regulating act of 1773. So obviously it comes to our mind that in spite of gaining the revenue collection rights of bengal, bihar and orissa 8 years back what exactly went wrong that the company had to.
It created the executive council of four members to assist him. The workers of the company were not allowed to take presents and bribes from native under this act. Regulating act of 1773 in telugu very important topic of modern indian history appsc. Beic came to india as traders but soon established their own dynasty.
The company servants made lot of money in india, when they went to uk, they started to live. Regulating act, 1773 was a parliamentary enactment defining the powers and responsibilities of the various organs of the east india company including its territorial control over bengal presidency. Regulating act 1773 and pitts india act 1784 in hindi. East india company act, 1773 office of the commissioner of. This lesson will clear your concepts about the regulating act 1773. Thus, the constitutional history of india begins from the regulating act 1773. The directors of the company were elected for four years. Regulating act of 1773 east india company united kingdom. Regulating act, 1773 and the act of settlement, 1781. In this act, governor of bengal became governor general for all. How was the pitts act of 1784 different from the regulating. The east india company was in severe financial crisis and had asked a loan.
The regulating act of 1773, tried to sail in an unchartered sea. The regulating act of 1773 was an act of the parliament of great britain intended to overhaul the management of the east india companys rule in india. Regulating act of 1773 141 i defects of the regulating act of 1773 143 3. Regulating act of 1773 audio lecture general studies india. King george iii issued a charter on march 26, 1774, which established a supreme court of calcutta. Backgroundreasons for passing the act the east india company was in severe financial crisis and had asked a loan. The regulating act, 1773 was the first attempted by british parliament to regulate the affairs of the company in india. Regulating act was implemented in 1773 to control the working of east india company, as the name suggests it regulates the working and functioning of the company and its workers. And the regulating act of 1773 u this was the first step taken by british government to control and regulate the affairs of east india company in india. The regulating act of 1773 opened a new chapter in the constitutional history of the company. Full text of indian constitutional documents, 1773 1915, comp. It was the first intervention by the british government in the companys territorial affairs and marked the beginning of a. The regulating act described fully as an act for establishing certain regulations for the better management of the affairs of the east india company as well in india as in europe. The british regulating act 1773 department of history.
Establishment of supreme court of judicature at calcutta with the enactment of the regulating act, 1773, the provisions of the earlier charter of 1753 were superseded and the act empowered the crown of establish a supreme court at fort william. Warren hastings became the first governorgeneral of bengal. Nov 20, 2014 the british regulating act 1773 samantha christiansen, the british regulating act 1773 brian bonhomme ed. Which act created for the first time in india government of india. Regulating act of 1773 was of great constitutional importance as it was the first step taken by the british government to control and regulate the affairs of. Before the conquest of bengal, the east india company was having immensely profitable trade in bengal and the proprietors of the companys shares used to receive attractive dividends regularly. This video is highly rated by upsc students and has been viewed 878 times. Regulating act, 1773, legislation passed by the british parliament for the regulation of the british east india companys indian territories, mainly in bengal. It was the first parliamentary ratification and authorization defining the powers and authority of the east india company with respect to its indian possessions. Regulating act of 1773 kritika shankar ronak chhabria 1 b.
Reasons behind 1773 act territorial expansion corruption amongst the servants of company lack of proper judicial administration lack of proper central authority deteriorating finical condition of the company companys defeat in 1769 at the hands of hyder ali terrible famine in bengal the company applied for a. Full text of indian constitutional documents, 17731915. As it left the details of administration in india to the devices of the company. Parliament amended the constitution of company, brought company under the parliament, with this the era of parliamentary enactments started. And it laid the foundations of central administration in india. View and download powerpoint presentations on regulating act of 1773 ppt. Write about the provision of regulating act of 1773. Why did the british parliament pass the regulating act of.
A discussion on regulating act of 1775 and pitts india act of 1784 will be niade. Regulating act 1773 under legal historyllb noteslegal. The national average payment for each free breakfast shall be 57 cents as adjusted pursuant to section 1759aa of this title. This act was passed due to the misgovernment by the british east india government that introduced a situation of bankruptcy and the government had to interfere with the affairs of the company. How did the regulating act of 1773 affect the east india. By 1773, the east india company was in dire financial straits. In fact, the company became a subordinate department of the state. Module i regulating act of 1773 and creation of supreme court. The regulating act of india 1773 regulating act, 1773 was the first parliamentary ratification, codification, confirmation, justification or authorization defining the powers and responsibilities of the various organs of the east india company including its territorial control over bengal. Historical background of indian constitution clear ias. Previously, the home government in england consisted of the court of directors and the court of proprietors. In this class we discuss about the british rule in india, which is the continuation of previous class.
The immediate reason of regulating act 1773 coming into picture was that east india company applied for a one million pound loan from british government in august 1772. Regulating act 1773 causes, objectives and results. The first step was taken by the british parliament to control and regulate the affairs of the east india company in india. Part 10 indian legal history regulating act of 1773 and creation of supreme court at calcutta. At present, the act contains 484 sections, 2 schedules and 56 forms. An act for establishing certain regulations for the better management of the. It was the first intervention by the british government in the companys territorial affairs and marked the beginning of a takeover process that was completed in 1858. Regulating act of 1773 and creation of supreme court at calcutta. It designated the governor of bengal fort william as the governorgeneral of bengal. Mar 09, 2017 regulating act of 1773 diwani rights east india company 1600 british colonial rule civil, revenue, military lord warren hastings governors governor general of bengal bengal, bihar, orissa follow. Jan 31, 2015 the regulating act of 1773 permitted the company to retain its former possessions and power in india but the management was brought under control by the british government. The regulating act was passed in the british house of commons on 10 june in 1773. He signed all kinds of documents and put his seal authenticating.
Regulating act of 1773 was the first landmark in the constitutional development of india. Regulation act of 1773 was the first landmark in the constitutional development of india. In this audio lecture of 29 minutes i have traced in brief the details of the entry of east india company in india in 1600 and the obtaining of diwani right in 1765. This is the first act through which administrative and economic reforms was introduced by british in india. The regulating act of 1773 ncert notes on modern history of. The regulating act was passed in the british parliament in june 1773. A giant leap in indian legal history was taken with the creation of the supreme court of judicature at calcutta under the regulating act of 1773. Terms in this set 43 regulating act of 1773 established relationship between. Dec 15, 2017 understanding regulating act 1773 in detail duration. Exploring the primary sources that shaped the world.
First law commission was appointed in india for codification of laws under the chairmanship of lord macaulay 21. The act did not prove to be a longterm solution concerns over the companys affairs. The composition of the supreme court was one chief justice and three other judges. Also, it recognized, the political and administrative functions of the company. Part 11 indian legal history supreme court becomes secondary at calcutta. Court of directors were elected annually and practically managed the affairs. The regulating act of 1773 ncert notes on modern history. Regulating act, 1773 was the first parliamentary ratification, codification, confirmation, justification or authorization defining the powers and responsibilities of the various organs of the east india company including its territorial control over bengal. Describe the salient features of the regulating act of 1773.
Apr 20, 2020 british rule regulating act 1773 and east india company history, upsc mains exam upsc video edurev is made by best teachers of upsc. Establishment of federal court 147 i advisory jurisdiction 148. Reasons behind 1773 act territorial expansion corruption amongst the servants of company lack of proper judicial administration lack of proper central authority deteriorating finical condition of the company companys defeat in 1769 at the hands of hyder ali terrible famine in bengal the company applied. The main defect of the act was that the governorgeneral was made powerless because the council which was given supreme power often created deadlocks by overruling his decision. Complete indian legal history from year 1600 to 1935 part 1. This act for the first time presented a written constitution for company rule in india and acknowledged the political and administrative responsibilities of the company. The pitts india act, 1784 also called the east india company act, 1784 was passed by the british parliament to correct the defects of the regulating act of 1773. Following the treaty of allahabad 1765, robert clive set up the infamous dual system of administration in bengal. The regulating act of 1773 was an attempt to rebuild the british east india companys management of india. Modern indian history british rule kas online class part. Full text of indian constitutional documents, 17731915, comp. Important acts in india before independence edugeneral. In 1773, when the debtridden company appealed for financial assistance, the british government seized the opportunity.
Regulating act, 1773 the 1773 act was the beginning of the efforts at british parliamentary control over the company administration in india. The written format of the dharmasutra is the prose style. The regulating act for india, 1773 click on the image for a larger view. The company was important to britain because it was a monopoly trading company in india and in the east and many influential people were shareholders. Via this act, the british parliament for the first time interfered into affairs of india. The supreme court decided that the documents weregenuine and that kazi and mufti did. England trading to the east indies his royal charter, thereby, amongst other things, constituting and.
Its main aim was to overhaul the management of the east india companys rule in india. Governor of bengal to be the governor general of british territories of india. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent link page. Pitts india act was therefore subsequently enacted in 1784 as a more radical reform. This was the first step to the eventual government control of india. The regulating act of 1773 the regulating act of 1773 was an act intended to overhaul the management of the east india companys rule in india. Find powerpoint presentations and slides using the power of, find free presentations research about regulating act of 1773 ppt. This act was the first step taken by the british parliament to control and regulate the affairs of eic in india.
By reducing the tax on imported british tea, this act gave british merchants an unfair advantage in selling their tea in america. Constitutional history through pictures and storytelling. This lesson will clear your concepts about the regulating act 1773 through pictures and comic stories. Basically, to remove the defects of the regulating act of 1773, the act of settlement 1781 was enacted. The national average payment for each reduced price breakfast shall be onehalf of the national average payment for each free breakfast, except that in no case shall the difference between the amount of the national average payment for a free breakfast and the. Hindu law, its three categories viz the classical hindu law, the anglohindu law, and the modern hindu law.
This was the first attempt towards centralised administration. The regulating act 1773 was an act of the parliament of great britain intended to overhaul the management of the east india companys rule in india. Apr 09, 2017 regulation act of 1773 was the first landmark in the constitutional development of india. Regulating act 1773 features, summary, important points yj. Established of supreme court in calcutta pitts act of 1784 this act gave the british government a measure of control over the companys affairs. Regulating act of 1773 is of great constitutional importance as it was the first step taken by the british government to control and regulate the affairs of the east india company in india. Oct 24, 20 the regulating act was not without limitation. The prime minister of england at the time of regulating act of 1773 was lord north. Before the conquest of bengal, the east india company was having immensely profitable trade in bengal and the proprietors of the companys shares. This act resulted in dual control of british possessions in india by the british government and the company. Explore regulating act of 1773 profile at times of india for.
The regulating act of 1773 formally, the east india company act 1772 was an act of the parliament of great britain intended to overhaul the management of the east india companys rule in india. Constitutional development in india from regulating act. Pitts india act was therefore subsequently enacted in 1784. The british rulers passed the regulating act of 1773 under which a supreme court was.