The Indian Councils Act, 1909 provided the rights of asking questions on bills proposed, discussion and to propose bills, to the members of legislature. But in practice, all these rights and powers were limited and narrow. For example,
- The members of legislative council could ask questions from the members of executive council, but they were not bound to answer all questions which were asked.
- The members had a right to pass a bill related to public interest, but accepting or refusing that bill depended on the executive’s wish.
- The viceroy and governors had many arbitrary powers.
- There were many legal restrictions on the powers of legislative council.
