The 1773 Act suffered from several shortcomings in the matter of practical operation. The Amending Act of 1781 tried to remedy these. However, the next major Act was the Pitt's India Act of 1784. Under this Act, the East India Company's Court of Directors was left with responsibilities in matters of trade and commerce only while for political matters the British Government appointed a Board of Control of six members. This Board was empowered to superintend, direct and control all operations of the civil and military government of British possessions in India.
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