Question

What was the problem with permanent revenue settlement?

Answer 1

The Permanent Settlement, however, created problems. Company officials soon discovered that the zamindars were in fact not investing in the improvement of land. The revenue that had been fixed was so high that the zamindars found it difficult to pay. Anyone who failed to pay the revenue lost his zamindari.

Answer 2

Under the Permanent Settlement the revenue was fixed or decided as per the land holdings of the peasants; In Mahalwari systemrevenue was to be paid by village known as mahal. ... But in Mahalwari System the revenue was to be revised periodically. In Permanent Settlement the zamindars collected the revenue