| The Committee does
not agree with the theory of paramountcy as enunciated and interpreted
by the British Government; but even if that is accepted the consequences
that flow from the lapse of paramountcy are limited in extent. The privileges
and obligations as well as the subsisting rights as between the States
and the Government of India cannot be adversely affected by the lapse of
paramountcy. These rights and obligations have to be considered separately
and renewed or changed by mutual agreement. The relationship between the
Government of India and the States would not be exhausted by lapse of paramountcy.
The lapse does not lead to the independence of the States. |