File S I Jul 1917 9-10 Refusal to grant the style of "His Highness', with or without a salute, to the Honourable Sir Ghulam Muhammad Ali, Khan Bahadur, K.C.I.E., Prince of Arcot, Madras Presidency. Conferment on him of the title of G.C.I.E. on 4 June 1917.
File S I Oct 1917 2-3 Discontinuance of the use of the title of "His Highness" as applied to the heir of the Kapurthala State even in non-official intercourse and within the State. Decision that the use of the titles of "Maharaj-Kumar", "Raj-Kumar", etc., in favour of the younger sons of the Maharaja of Kapurthala cannot be recognized. Government of India do not consider the subjects (1) and (2) suitable for a pronouncement or discussion at the Chief's Conference, Delhi, 1917.
File S I Apr 1918 8-9 Rejection of a memorial from the Nawab Bahadur of Murshidabad asking to be styled "His Highness" and be granted a salute of guns, dignities which the family formerly enjoyed.
File S I Apr 1918 12-13 Rejection of the claim of the Honourable Maharajadhiraja Sir Bijay Chand Mahtab Bahadur, K.C.S.I., K.C.I.E., I.O.M., of Burdwan, to a territorial title.
File S I Nov 1918 1-39 Revision of the Table of Salutes and grant of rewards to Ruling Princes and Chiefs, for services rendered in connection with the war.
File S I Jul 1919 66-69 Will made by His Highness the Raja of Sailana to secure provision for his younger sons and dependants after his death. Decision that the Government of India are not prepared to undertake any responsibility for the execution of the will.