INTRODUCTION
Lord Cornwallis became the governor general of Indiafrom 1786 – 1793.Lord Corwallis In Indiawas a pioneer of british rule of law . He considered the europeans superior and therefore created a europeanised framework under Indian Traditions . He contrinuted greatly to Administrateive and Judicial Reforms India. During his Term He introduced Reforms thrice in 1787,1790 and 1793.
CORNWALLIS REFORMS OF 1787
The 1787 reforms of Cornwallis focused more on The administrative reforms. In 1787 There were two distinct organization for administrative revenue and judicial function which was proving to be very expensive .Therefore when Cornwallis came to Indiahe introduced various reforms like he increased salary of collectors and reduced …show more content…
In the administration to supplement the reforms of 1973 he brought about changes in police administration .He wanted bring honest operation in the police system. Therefore he raised the salaries of police officers and offered rewards for arresting thieves etc.The power of Zamindars had to be reduced due to which they were kept away form police powers and were held responsible for any crime in their estates. Cornwallis also subdivided districts which were placed under charge of police superintendent and he also had constables to assist him
More than police administration his main focus was that on the revenue system Heplaced fiscal areas under direct supervision of collectors and made a board of revenue . The zamindars were to be considered owners of land on annual payment and also made a very famous settlement with the zamindars which was declared permanent in …show more content…
he brought about changes which no othe Governor General could . Because of him we had our codified Indian penal code . He introduced system of law somewhat similar to that of the british System. He developed the Indian judicial system and India first had a proper code to follow . Even after these reforms he kept working to improve the judicial system in India.He though improved conditions he was also considered a little racist because he gave more preference to the English and less to the Indians.Therefore because of his code and reforms he is rightly known as architect of british rule of law in
Lord Cornwallis became the governor general of Indiafrom 1786 – 1793.Lord Corwallis In Indiawas a pioneer of british rule of law . He considered the europeans superior and therefore created a europeanised framework under Indian Traditions . He contrinuted greatly to Administrateive and Judicial Reforms India. During his Term He introduced Reforms thrice in 1787,1790 and 1793.
CORNWALLIS REFORMS OF 1787
The 1787 reforms of Cornwallis focused more on The administrative reforms. In 1787 There were two distinct organization for administrative revenue and judicial function which was proving to be very expensive .Therefore when Cornwallis came to Indiahe introduced various reforms like he increased salary of collectors and reduced …show more content…
In the administration to supplement the reforms of 1973 he brought about changes in police administration .He wanted bring honest operation in the police system. Therefore he raised the salaries of police officers and offered rewards for arresting thieves etc.The power of Zamindars had to be reduced due to which they were kept away form police powers and were held responsible for any crime in their estates. Cornwallis also subdivided districts which were placed under charge of police superintendent and he also had constables to assist him
More than police administration his main focus was that on the revenue system Heplaced fiscal areas under direct supervision of collectors and made a board of revenue . The zamindars were to be considered owners of land on annual payment and also made a very famous settlement with the zamindars which was declared permanent in …show more content…
he brought about changes which no othe Governor General could . Because of him we had our codified Indian penal code . He introduced system of law somewhat similar to that of the british System. He developed the Indian judicial system and India first had a proper code to follow . Even after these reforms he kept working to improve the judicial system in India.He though improved conditions he was also considered a little racist because he gave more preference to the English and less to the Indians.Therefore because of his code and reforms he is rightly known as architect of british rule of law in