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Pitts India Act 1784 In 1784 AD, the British Parliament passed the Pitt’s India Act to address the weaknesses of the Regulating Act and to protect the interests of the British. This act gave the British government the paramount control over the affairs of the company and its administration in India. Let us know about the Proposals, Significance and Features of Pitt's India Act, 1784. Pitts India Act 1784 PROPOSALS / FEATURES OF PITT'S INDIA ACT According to the new law, a 6-member Board of Control was set up, whose task was to give the necessary vision to the Board of Directors and the Government of India and control their proceedings. The members of the Economy and Privy Council of England were appointed as its members. A secret committee of 3 members was also formed to send confidential orders in India. The number of members of the Governor General's council was reduced to 3. The Governor of Madras and Bombay Presidency was completely subordinated to t...