Indian Streams Research Journal

Volume : VI, Issue : IV, May - 2016

SALT ACTS – A MAJOR SOURCE OF REVENUE EXPLOITATION OF COLONIAL GOVERNMENT IN THE MADRAS PRESIDENCCY

G. Gowthaman, None

By : Laxmi Book Publication

Abstract :

The colonial Government’s decision to tax salt, an article of universal consumption with an intention of forcing all classes of people to contribute to the State was totally unfair. The Salt Act of 1882 was very oppressive .

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1. Board of Revenue Proceedings , No.905,13 April 1886, p.2.
2. Board of Revenue Proceedings , No.905,13 April 1886, p.2.
3. Board of Revenue Proceedings, No.1886, 10 December l880,p.8301.
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20. Board of Revenue Proceedings , No.905,13 April 1886, p.2.
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25. Board of Revenue Proceedings, No.1886, 10 December l880,p.8301.
26. McClean, C.D., Manual of Administration of the Madras Presidency, Vol.I, Madras, 1883, p.36.
27. McClean, C.D., op.cit., p36.
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