Question

why are the kodavus allowed to carry firearms without licence ?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

For this you were allowed to keep weapons and practise during peacetime. If you decided you don't want to fight a war, you had to pay taxes on the land you Owned. ... The kodava race and jamma tenure holders are exempted from the sections 3&4 of the arms act. Sec 3 - no person shall own arms without a valid license.