Administrative System of the Marathas c9.14

c9.14

When a *Prayashchitta* is prescribed, or a man is to be (re) admitted into his caste, orders to the Joshis and letters to the Upadhyes and Brahmans or Shudras, or to any body else, should be written by the Chitnis. Harki and shela should be taken by the government for the Prayashchitta. The Fadnis should make an entry that so much has been realised (specifying the sum). All letters, if the transaction is to be made without any stipulation about money, should be the Chitnis's business; the Fadnis will have nothing to do with them.