External restrictions imposed on provincial autonomy are given as under:
1. Declaration of crisis:
Under Section 102 of Government of India Act, 1935, it was mentioned that in a situation of internal serious crisis or trouble and real or possible danger of war, governor – general could declare an emergency. There was also a provision that after this declaration, central legislature could make the laws on the provincial subjects.
2. Control of center on provinces:
According to Section 156 of Government of India Act, 1935, governor-general could release an advisory to the provinces to maintain the essential peace and safety.
3. The control of governor-general on provincial legislature:
Without proper acceptance from governor-general, several types of bills and amendments could not be approved in the provincial legislature.
4. Rights of governor-general:
The bills passed in provincial assembly were put before the governor general by the governor for consideration. The Governor could keep them safe to put before the British empire through the governor-general.
5. The discretionary powers of the governor general:
The Governor general could interfere in the functioning of provinces and release an advisory.
