Every act of the Legislative requires the assent of the Governor-General, and the Crown may also disallow the same. Besides in cases of emergency the Governor-General has the power to promulgate laws in the shape of ordinances, without reference to the Legislative Council, on his own initiative or on the recommendation of Provincial Governments. These ordinances to be in force for six months.
MONTAGU-CHELMSFORD SCHEME OF REFORMS
I. The Secretary of State in Council
(1) His Majesty’s Secretary of State to be retained, but his salary to be transferred to British Estimates.
(2 & 3) A Committee is appointed to examine and report on the present constitution of the Council of India as well as the Office establishment. (The report of the Committee is not yet made.)
(4) The House of Commons to be asked to appoint a Select Committee for Indian affairs.
(5) Control of Parliament and the Secretary of State to be modified.
II. The Government of India
(1) General.—The Government of India to preserve indisputable authority on all matters relating to peace, order, and good Government. It is to remain fully autocratic as at present.
A Privy Council to be established in India.