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. 18.3K views16:49