Key features of Permanent settlement act 1793
Zamindars, who were tax collectors and earlier now became landlords and they had the right to sell the property. The land revenue to be collected was by the British East India Company. It was fixed that 10/11th of the collected revenue has to be submitted to the company and 1/11th was retained by the zamindars. A land deed was given to the taxpayer stating the area of land possessed and the amount of revenue to be paid. It was the duty of zamindars to collect revenue and handover to the company and if they failed, the company had the right to acquire the property of the zamindars.
What were the problems created by permanent settlement?
India is an agriculture-based country. The vast majority of individuals in India rely upon agribusiness for their work. A land charge is the fundamental wellspring of income for the lords for ages. In history likewise, numerous brutal rulers took advantage of the average people by forcing deceptive expenses.
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