2.     Communal Representation:- For the first time, the Indian Councils act  gave recognition to elective principle for the appointment of nonofficial members to the councils. However, it introduced separate and discriminatory electorate.  The electorate was decided on the basis of class & community. For the provincial councils a provision of three categories was made viz. general, special and chambers of commerce. However, for the central council, a fourth category Muslims was added. This was for the first time that, the seats in the legislative bodies were reserved on the basis of religion for Muslims.  Separate constituencies were marked for the Muslims and only Muslim community members were given the right to elect their representatives.

3.     The act empowered the members to discuss the budget and move resolutions before it was approved finally. They were given rights to ask supplementary questions and move resolutions to on matters related toloans to the local bodies

4.     The members given right to discuss matters of the public interest however, the house was not binding on the government.