116. (a) At the establishment of the Commonwealth and after a period of every five years thereafter, the Viceroy shall, in consultation with the Cabinet, appoint a Committee, the majority of whom shall be Indians:
(i) Provided that the Estimates shall set forth in detail the items which amount to the guaranteed minimum, and provided further that no revenues of the Commonwealth shall be expended on those branches, if any, of the military, naval or air forces in which Indians are ineligible for holding commissioned rank.
(ii) To report on the progress made in the lndianisation and training of the Defence Forces of the Commonwealth, so as to enable the people of India to undertake their own defence as soon as practicable.
(b) Any recommendations accepted by the Viceroy, or any decision given by the Viceroy, as to the amount which, in his opinion, is necessary for the purposes of Defence shall be laid before Parliament, which may express its opinion thereon; but the minimum amount which the Viceroy ultimately decides to be necessary for the aforesaid purpose shall be included in the Estimates.