Let us now consider a workable constitutional government plan to be operated under the leadership of the Ruler of the State or the Governor of the province, as the case may be. My first suggestion reaches back through the centuries to revive a fine tradition of the East,- that is, the ancient and honoured Council of Elders. This would consist of three persons who have retired from administration or public life, and whose experience and knowledge would benefit the head of the State or Province. The Council would act merely as an advisary board, and have no legislative powers. One of the Council of Elders would be nominated by the Ruler or Governor, one by the Governor General of the Indian Union, and one by the Assembly. They would receive a retaining allowance for the period of their service in the Council, which would be of five years’ duration.
