GOVERNMENT OF INDIA ACT OF 1858. India will now be governed by, and in the name of, Her Majesty. Designation of Governor General of India will now be changed to that of Viceroy of India. It ended the system of Double government by abolishing the Board of Control and Court of Directors. Created a new office, Sectetary of State for India, vested with complete authority and control over Administration. It established a 15 - member council of india to assist the secretary of state of India. It constituted the secretary of state in council as a body corporate, capable of suing and being sued in India. 20.6K views16:49
