Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthashastra of Kautilya), Vol. I c14.s4.8
Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthaśāstra of Kauṭilya), Vol. I c14.s4.8
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c14.s4.8
The acceptance of deposit is gratuitous, but the depositary is responsible for its safe custody. If he puts it to his own use, he has to pay a compensation (भोगवेतन) fixed according to the circumstances of the case, in addition to a fine of 12 paṇas. If use by the depositary or his carelessness diminishes the value of the article deposited, the loss has to be made good and the fine doubled. If it be either pledged, sold or wasted by him, a fine¹ is imposed; if exchanged