Hindu Administrative Institutions c12.s6.26

c12.s6.26

It has been shown how Municipal administration interested itself in maintaining the safety of life and security of property of its citizens. This could be done only if the people paid in return for such services, taxes or tolls with which alone such things are possible. A number of taxes are mentioned. The tolls and road cess are important.² There were fines as the result of justice meted out in punishing the wicked and the criminals. There was also income from trade and commerce by land and water.