Administrative System of the Marathas c18.s7.49

c18.s7.49

The schedule of this deed of sale, however, does not exhaust all the profits of the Patil's watan as his rights and perquisites varied at different places. In the year 1777-78, during the administration of the second Madhava Rao, the traders of (tailors, dyers and weavers, etc.) Kasba Sangamner complained against Keroji Patil Gunjal for undue exaction. In the detailed order that was passed, were enumerated some of the old dues and some new transgressions made by the Patil of Sangamner. It prohibits several taxes and reduces others. The Shravan patti, Shimganach patti and all new items of forced labour are forbidden altogether. The taxes on marriage and widow re-marriage and another tax called Karla are regulated. It is, therefore, certain that the Patil of Sangamner got Rs. 1-4-0 as Patdam (tax on widow re-marriage) and a shela worth Rs. 1-4-0 from every marriage party coming from another village, and one rupee for Karla.⁹