- Separated the legislative and executive functions of the Governor General’s council. (Separation of powers)
- Provided for addition of six new members called legislative councilors to the council known as the Indian (Central) Legislative Council.
- It introduced, for the first time, local representation in the Indian (Central) Legislative Council.
- Introduced an open competition for civil services. The covenant civil service was thus thrown open to the Indians also.
- Governor General could veto bill