India in 1932-33 a Statement Prepared for Presentation to Parliament in accordance with requirements of the 26th section of the Government of India Act

Gandhi's anti-Untouchability campaign. 44 The report of the Select Committee on the Reserve Bank Bill. 45 The special autumn session of the Central Legislature 45 Attitude of the moderates towards the reforms. 48 Muslim agitation regarding the Palestine disorders 47 The future of Berar. 47 The report of the Orissa Committee 48"Politics and Admtration--condd RAll. [...] The chief points in the scheme which attracted adverse comment were the special powers to be conferred upon the Governor-General and the prvincial Governors and other safeguards; the proposals regarding the Indianizatioii of the Army; and the conditions laid down in regard to the grant of responsibility at the Centre. [...] The length of time which elapsed between the end of the Third Round Table Conference and the appearance of this document was widely deplored; but as the Viceroy pointed out in his speech at the beginning of the Assembly session the delay was inevitable in view of the vast amount of weir.]: the 'preparation of the proposals required. [...] The speakers criticised the proposed safeguards the special powers of the Executive Heads of the Central and prvincial Governments the proposals regarding railway and army administration and the control of the Services by the Secretary of State on grounds which were similar to those used by members of the Upper House; but the substantial nature of the advance achieved was generally implied i [...] The Madras Council asked for certain changes in the provisions regarding the Services the power of legislation and certification given to the Governor and the administration of the Army and Raiway Departments but the speakers made it clear that the demand did not involve the rejection of the White Paper.