<P> The term Government of India Act refers to any one of a series of Acts passed by the Parliament of the United Kingdom to regulate the government of British India, in particular: </P> <Ul> <Li> Charter Act of 1833 was also called Government of India Act (also known as the "St. Helena Act"), which created the post of Governor - General of India . This act was passed during the Company rule in India . </Li> </Ul> <Li> Charter Act of 1833 was also called Government of India Act (also known as the "St. Helena Act"), which created the post of Governor - General of India . This act was passed during the Company rule in India . </Li> <P> Following the Revolt of 1857, India came under direct crown rule and was known as Empire of India or British Raj . </P>

Government of india act was passed by british parliament in which year