The Chamber of PrincesThe first chapter provides the background, origin, development, scope and enlargement of the Chamber. The second and third chapters deal with its constitution, powers, functions and procedure. The working of its various committees is discussed in Chapters four and five. A review of the Chamber's work and resolutions passed is given in Chapter six and Chapter seven deals with the activities of the Butler Committee. Chapter eight summarises the achievements of the Chamber during its crucial years of existence while Chapter nine gives a detailed account of the Princes' problems and their discussions in the Chamber sessions during the early forties. The last Chapter describes the developments leading to India's independence and which culminated in the lapse of paramountcy and winding up of the Chamber. |
Contents
The Genesis of the Chamber of Princes | 1 |
The Constitution of the Chamber | 31 |
Powers Functions and Procedure of the Chamber | 64 |
The Standing Committee of the Chamber | 73 |
The Committee of Ministers | 102 |
The Chamber of Princes at Work 19211942 | 134 |
The Indian States Enquiry Committee or The Butler | 196 |
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