The Calcutta Municipal (Corporation) Act of 1899 was passed during the tenure of Viceroy Lord Curzon (1899-1905). This Act significantly reduced the number of elected Indian commissioners in the Calcutta Corporation and increased the number of nominated members, thereby giving the British government greater control over the municipality.
Calcutta Corporation Act, 1899 which reduced the strength of elected members was passed by :
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