A History of Assam c23.32

c23.32

A further change occurred early in 1921 when, in accordance with the provisions of the Government of India Act, 1919, Assam was constituted a Governor's province. It is now administered in regard to the subjects classed as "reserved," by the Governor and his Executive Council consisting of two Members, and in regard to "transferred" subjects by the Governor and two Ministers, who must be chosen from the elected members of the Legislative Council.* The latter body has power to make laws for the peace and good government of the province, subject to certain restrictions laid down in the Government of India Act: it consists of the members of the executive council *ex-officio*, 39 elected members and 12 members nominated by the Governor, of whom 4 are officials.