Dyarchy

The novel system of dyarchy was introduced by the 1919 Act in eight major provinces which were known as "Governor's Provinces". As a preliminary to the introduction of partially responsible government in the provinces, it was necessary to demarcate the sphere of work of the provincial governments. The Act, accordingly provided for rules being made for classification of subjects of administration as 'Central' and 'Provincial', for the devolution of authority in respect of Provincial subjects to local governments; and for the allocation of revenues and other moneys to those governments. The detailed classification of subjects into 'Central' and 'Provincial' was carried out by what were known as the 'Devolution Rules'.