With the new title of Governor-General, Hastings and then Cornwallis were responsible to the British government rather than the Company.
When Hastings was awarded his new title, he was free of any responsibilities to the government.
mnli hypothesis: When Hastings was awarded his new title, he was free of any responsibilities to the government. premise: With the new title of Governor-General, Hastings and then Cornwallis were responsible to the British government rather than the Company.