Hindu Administrative Institutions c12.s4.22

c12.s4.22

In the election of village officials such as the accountant, both election and lot on the Athenian model were made use of. The appointments were usually for the year. Strict discipline was observed and professional misconduct on the part of the officials was severely dealt with. Inscription No. 583 of 1904 dated A.D. 1234-5 records the dismissal of a village accountant for the offence of cheating and the debarring of his relations from holding the appointment.