The Montague Chelmsford Report formed the basis of:

1 The Montagu-Chelmsford Report, published in 1918, was prepared by Edwin Montagu (Secretary of State for India) and Lord Chelmsford (Viceroy of India). 2 This report outlined proposals for constitutional reforms in India. 3 The recommendations of the Montagu-Chelmsford Report formed the basis for the Government of India Act, 1919. 4 The Indian Councils Act, 1909 was based on the Morley-Minto reforms. 5 The Government of India Act, 1935 was a more comprehensive act based on later developments and reports (like the Simon Commission Report). 6 The Indian Independence Act, 1947 was enacted to grant independence.