constitutional reforms led to the creation of four elected seats in the 12-member legislative council, with the remaining eight seats appointed by the british authorities. however, the right to vote was restricted to citizens over the age of 21 who could write their name, paid income tax on an annual income of sr 3,000 or more, and could prove that they had lived in the seychelles for at least a year. only around 10% of the population were able to register.