The Ancient and Medieval Architecture of India: A Study of Indo-Aryan Civilisation c19.18

c19.18

The disqualifications for membership are then stated. Nepotism was guarded against by the rule that none of the near relatives (a long list of whom is given) of any nominee for office shall be eligible. Anyone who had been outcasted, or was a " foolhardy " person, or who had committed incest or theft, or had become a " village pest," was to be permanently disqualified.