[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Polity, law and society](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity) › [Hindu Administrative Institutions](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.dikshitar-1929) › c9.s2.20 # Hindu Administrative Institutions c9.s2.20 Hindu Administrative Institutions c9.s2.20 - **Language:** English ### [c9.s2.20](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.dikshitar-1929.c9.s2.20) Another aspect of the ancient system of taxation was the grant of immunities from taxes and escheat. This was perhaps actuated both by religious and political considerations; for example, \*śrotriyas\*, ascetics, women, religious establishments, were exempted from taxes. The right of escheat was in operation to properties other than those enjoyed by \*śrotriyas\*.⁴ Conformably to the - [Previous: c9.s2.19](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.dikshitar-1929.c9.s2.19) - [Next: c9.s2.21](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.dikshitar-1929.c9.s2.21) - [Up: c9.s2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.dikshitar-1929.c9.s2) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.dikshitar-1929.c9.s2.20](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.dikshitar-1929.c9.s2.20) · Pramāṇa