British Legacy in Indian Administration: Continuities, Transformations, and Contemporary Relevance (Up to 2014)

Author(s)	Priti. S. Sawale
Country	India
Abstract	The British legacy has played a defining role in shaping the structure and functioning of modern Indian administration. This research paper examines the historical foundations, institutional continuities, and transformative changes in Indian governance arising from British colonial rule, with a focused analysis limited to developments up to the year 2014. The study traces the evolution of British administrative practices beginning with the East India Company, followed by the consolidation of centralized bureaucracy under the Crown, particularly through the Indian Civil Service, codified laws, and district administration. After independence, many of these structures—such as the All-India Services, district collector system, Public Service Commissions, and legal frameworks including the IPC and CrPC—were retained due to their institutional utility. The paper evaluates how these colonial systems continued to influence India’s administrative behavior, organizational culture, and policy processes in the post-1947 era.
Published In	Volume 6, Issue 2, July-December 2015
Published On	2015-11-13
Cite This	British Legacy in Indian Administration: Continuities, Transformations, and Contemporary Relevance (Up to 2014) - Priti. S. Sawale - IJAIDR Volume 6, Issue 2, July-December 2015.

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