Major internal restrictions imposed on provincial autonomy are given as below:
1. Role of governor in provinces was not constitutional but real:
The role of governor in the provinces must be that of constitutional president, but he was made a real president. Entire province worked under his control. He was given all the rights of approving a bill, accepting a bill passed by the assembly, to keep it safe for the approval of governor general.
2. Unlimited financial powers of governor:
The budget was made under the specific instructions given by the governor. He also kept a right and responsibility to pass it in the assembly. Any amendment suggested by the assembly depended on his wish.
3. The governor’s control on the ministers:
A state minister’s appointment, dismissal and distribution of portfolios was a right and at the discretion of the governor. The assembly could be called only by the governor. These powers of the governor made the autonomy weak.
4. Civil officials did not cooperate with the ministers:
The civil officials did not cooperate with the ministers, which was very harmful for the provincial autonomy. On this basis, it was said that the provincial autonomy was nothing but a mere pretense. So, the Indians expressed their dissatisfaction towards it and demanded for real autonomy.
