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was created. The model was based on the system of diarchy that had been established in
British India through the Government of India Act of 1919. Among the subjects that were transferred to the minister were agriculture, co-operatives, public health, panchayats and industries. Cochin was among the
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granted powers of a fully responsible government to the
Legislative Council. A Council of Ministers with Panampilly Govinda Menon as prime minister then assumed office and remained in power between 1 September 1947 and 22 October 1947. This was also the first ministry to enjoy control over the
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portfolio. However, when the Home
Minister, T.K. Nair used the police to put down labour struggles and popular agitations, Menon, Iyyunni and Ayyappan resigned from the Cabinet. Govinda Menon was succeeded as prime minister by T. K. Nair and his government held office till 20 September 1948.
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Prevention of Food Adulteration Regulation and the Cochin Trade Union Regulation were among the other regulatory legislations undertaken by the Council.
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