Administrative, Judiciary and Reforms of Lord Cornwallis :-
Major Reforms of Lord Cornwallis :-
1). He eliminated many jobs that were held only to please the executives or members of the control board.
2). He forced the management of the company to increase the wages of the workers.
3). The personal business of the employees of the company was banned.
4). It was during his reign that rules were made that no Indian could be given a post higher than Droga or Munshi and his salary could not exceed 500 pounds. This was a great blunder by Cornwallis and a stain on his name.
1). Following Civil Courts :- Cornwallis established a series of civil courts. At the lowest level were the Munsif's courts, headed by Indian officials. They could hear cases up to Rs.50. Above these were the registrar's courts, which were under European judges. They had the right to hear cases up to Rs.200. Above these were the district courts. District Courts were under District Judges. These courts heard appeals against lower courts.
2). Provincial Courts :- Four Provincial Courts were established to hear appeals against the District Courts. They were established in Calcutta, Dhaka, Patna and Murshidabad. The judges of these courts were Englishmen and they heard appeals against suits up to 100 Rs. Apart from hearing the cases, their main task was also to observe the courts. Read more :-