■ CHARTER ACT OF 1853. ◇ Seperated Legislative and Executive functions of Governor-Generals council. ◇ It provided for Addition of Six new members to the Council. ◇ It introduced open Competition for Selection and recruitment of Civil servants. ◇ Extended Companys rule of Indian possession on behalf of British Govt. But did not specify any particular period. ◇ It introduced Local representation in Indian (central) Legislative Council. ◇ Of 6 new members 4 members appointed by Local Governments of Madras, Bombay, Bengal, and Agra. 162 views03:11