(1) Indian Councils Act 1909 gave representation to the Indians for the first time in legislation. This was popularly known as Morley Minto Reforms. The members of the Legislative Councils, both in the centre and in the provinces, were to be of four categories: ex officio members, nominated official members, nominated non-official members and elected members. The maximum number of nominated and elected members of the Legislative Council at the Center was increased from 16 to 60, excluding ex officio members. The maximum number of nominated and elected members of the provincial legislative councils, under a governor or lieutenant governor, was also increased. The members of the Legislative Councils were permitted to discuss budgets, suggest amendments and even vote on them except items that were included as non-vote items. They were also entitled to ask supplementary questions during the legislative proceedings.