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The Justice Party government passed a law to advance state loans for setting up industries in the Presidency.
The Madras State Aid to Industries Act was passed in 1922 during the Justice Party ministry. It provided for the government to advance loans for the establishment of industries. The Act was amended in 1935. It was one of the early measures by the elected ministry to encourage industrial development.
Government of India Act 1919 introduces dyarchy
Based on the Montagu-Chelmsford Report, the Act introduced dyarchy in the provinces, including Madras, transferring some subjects to elected ministers.
Madras Elementary Education Act
A Madras statute made elementary schooling compulsory for both boys and girls and raised spending on primary schools.
Bank of Madras merged into the Imperial Bank of India
The Bank of Madras, one of three Presidency banks, was amalgamated with the banks of Bengal and Bombay to form the Imperial Bank of India.
Council adopts the term Adi Dravida
Acting on a resolution by M. C. Rajah, the Madras Legislative Council adopted Adi-Dravida officially in place of terms like Paraiya and Panchama.
Madras Hindu Religious Endowments Act
A law passed under the Justice Party government placed Hindu temple endowments under the oversight of a statutory board.
Madras Service Commission set up
Created by a Madras law, the Madras Service Commission was India's first provincial public service commission and the predecessor of TNPSC.
