Charter Act of 1833 changed the designation of Governor-General of Bengal to the Governor-General of India.
He was invested with full power and authority to control civil and military administration of the Presidency Governments.
Lord William Bentinck (1825-1835) was the first Governor-General of India.
The Act was passed on August 28, 1833.
Other Salient Features of the Act:-
The Act ended the commercial functions of the Company.
The Company was asked to wind up its business and was promised a sum of nearly 90 million pounds as compensation. However, it was allowed to retain its administrative and political powers.
Provision was made for the addition of a law member to the Governor-General’s Council.
Lord Macaulay was the first Law Member appointed under the Act.
The Governor-General was also advised to appoint a Law Commission to codify all the laws.