◇ Separated Legislative and Executive functions of Governor-General’s council. ◇ It provided for Addition of Six new members to the Council. ◇ It introduced open Competition for Selection and recruitment of Civil servants.◇ Extended Company’s rule of Indian possession on behalf of British Govt. But did notspecify 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