Question

what were the drawbacks of mahalwari settlement

Answer 1

The following points may help you:

a. This system was devised by Holt Mackenzie in 1822, Under this system the revenue was collected from the village , generated from the village land which was collectively owned by the village community,
b. The village headman was responsible for collecting revenue who then paid it to the company collectors
c. The amount of revenue was not fixed The amount instead was revised periodically depending on the net produce.
d. The problems associated with this system, was that the amount of revenue was too high  burdening the villagers.
e. In reality, no periodic assessment was paid and company officials flouted the rules.

Answer 2

Answer:

A system in which a village or estate collectively was reponsible for paying the revenue .

Explanation: