Note-In many Estates there is a rekh rating, while others are held on a fixed payment, according to which the rental is estimated Sometimes the revenue does not correspond with the assessment, while in certain Estates no assessment has been made. When a rekh settlement obtains, or the rate has been fixed, and the collections accord with the rate of assessment, the income thus derived will be the basis for calculating the sum to be expended on marri. age expenses. But if the collections fall short of the assessment, or there be no assessment at all, then the actual realizations will be taken into account.

2. Disputes arise regarding the gifts, which the girl's father sends to the father of her intended husband, the latter wishing to have the value increased, while the former is desirous of decreasing it. This controversy besides delaying the conclusion of the engage. ment, gives rise to other evils. It is therefore proper that the sending of teeka' (engagement presents) should be altogether stopped.

The customary presents of opium, betel leaves, &c., which are now sent on the occasion of the betrothal may continue, but the engagement itself should be arranged for by letter only.

3. Of the sum to be spent on tyag' under rule 1, Rs. 9, local currency per cent., on the annual income of the Estate, equivalent to Rs. 6-12--0, British currency, will be distributed as at present, by the father of the bridegroom, among the Charans, Raos, Dholis, &c., in the proportions fixed by the custom obtaining in each State. The share of this payment which the Dholis receive is inclusive of the amount given on account of 'Ghurcharhi.' Except the above percentage, the fathers of the young couple will not give any other item to Charans, Raos, and Dholis, on account of marriage.

4. Persons who hold property valued at less than Rs, 500 will pay nothing. When property is worth from Rs. 500 to 1,000, the amount to be given as ' tyag' or present to Charans, &c., will be half that specified in Rule 3, viz. Rs. 4 local currency, or Rs. 3-6-0, Imperial rupees per cent.

5. A list will be made of the Charans, Raos, Dholis, &c., attending the celebrations; and the day after the completion of the

marriage rite, they will be paid their shares, and dismissed to their

homes.

6. Only the Charans, Raos, Dholis &c., who are residents of the territory in which the marriage takes place, are entitled to the receipt of presents. Those of foreign territory are forbidden to come. Only the father of the bridegroom will make the payment; the father of the bride is liable for nothing.

7. In the case of the marriage of sons other than the eldest, and of brothers of the Thakur, who are dependent for support on the latter, the expenditure will be one-tenth of that specified in Rule1, and the amount to be distributed as 'tyag,' one rupee local currency per cent. on the income of the Estate.

8. If sons and brothers are allowed separate maintenance, the expense will be calculated on what the Estate allows them, according to the usual proportions above fixed.

9. The scale of tyag' set forth in the preceding rules applies to a first marriage only. If a second or third marriage be contracted, the payment will be at the rate of Rs. 2 local currency per cent. when the income exceeds Rs. 5,000; when the income is less than Rs. 5,000 no 'tyag' will be distributed on the occasion of a second or third marriage, while in the case of a younger son or brother no 'tyag' will be disbursed if the marriage is other than the first, when as already settled, 1 per cent. will be distributed as 'tyag' on a second or third marriage, the eldest son only will be liable for 'tyag' according to the rate above stated.

10. The above rules settle what may be paid, but it must be understood that in the capital of the State itself no Sirdar is at liberty to distribute 'tyag.'

11. Tyag' will be distributed strictly in accordance with the scale laid down; no enhancement or reduction should be made. But, if some people, regardless of their reputation have never given 'tyag' they need not do so in future. Such people have not hitherto been taken to task by the State, nor will any claim lie againsthem hereafter,

12. The amount of presents fixed should be accepted with thanks and distributed before witnesses. The recipients should not

go to foreign territory, nor should they (if disappointed) use abusive language. Charans, Raos, Dholis, &c., should be guided by the intention of the rules, which have been drawn up, and each State should see that this is enforced.

13. Five years hence a Committee will assemble to reconsider the rules, which have been now fixed to regulate marriage expenses and the distribution of presents, and after another interval of five years, a similar Committee will be convened to report on the advantages or drawbacks of the arrangements.

14. In every State a Committee will be appointed, consisting of a Sirdar, an official, and a member of the Charan and Rao castes, or with such modifications in the constitution as the Durbar may be in favour of. It will be the duty of this committee to make arrangements for carrying out the regulations, regarding the expen diture to be incurred on marriages and deaths and on 'tyag,' as well as the other instructions embodied in these rules. When a marriage is to be celebrated one month's previous notice will be given by the head of the Estate concerned to this Committee, which will be required to see that the regulations prescribed are confirmed to. The Committee will be empowered to permit at their direction the attendance of those of their territory who are priviledged to be present or to make such other arrangements as they may deem expedient. The provisions of Rule 5 will remain in force for two years, after which it will be considered whether it is better to disburse the 'tyag' to the assembled Charans &c., or to have the money remitted to the Committee for distribution.

15. The father of some girls owing to their not possessing the means, obtain the necessary funds for their daughters' marriage from the bridegrooms' fathers. This is a most objectionable practice, and one that is opposed to the Dharam-Shasters. Many fathers, although without adequate means shun such impropriety and adjust the marriage expenses to their present circumstances. There are others again, who have neither land nor maintenance, are practically without any means, and only earn a daily livelihood as cultivators. If such

as these who elect to do so, take Rs. 100 and spend the lot on the marriage it matters little, but no greater sum should be taken, and they should as far as possible strive not to take anything Should it be proved that the girl's father accepts, or the boy's father gives any sum contrary to this rule, the delinquents will be suitably punished.

16. As a rule boys and girls are married at an early age, notwithstanding that the evils of such a custom are well known to all and need no description. In inviting attention to the subject, it seems proper to lay down, that boys and girls should not be married before the age of 18 and 14 respectively.

Note.-As regards engagements concluded before this. date, the marriage can take place, as soon as the girl complete 14 years, irrespective of the boy's age.

17. When a widower has attained the age of 45 years, and has a son living, he should not contract another marriage.

18. The expenses on the occasion of death will be on the following scale :

When the value of the property owned is less than Rs. 1,000rds of income.

When the property is worth from Rs. 1,000 to 5,000 income.
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Rs. 5,000 to 10,000

Above Rs. 10,000

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Less than the above proportions may be spent, but never more. Note The above rule fixes the expenses to be incurred on the occasions of deaths, but each State,will make suitable arrangements for regulating other matters connected with the ceremonies.

19. The sums to be expended on marriages and deaths have been set forth above, but should the proportion which has been fixed, calculated on the value of the property, yield a very insignificant sum, or if there be no property, then notwithstanding what is contained in the preceding rules, the party concerned is at li berty to spend up to a limit of Rs. 100 on a marriage, and of Rs. 75 on a death.

20. Besides the Committee in each State, the premier Sirdar of each clan will superintend the arrangements for giving effect to these regulations.

21. It is very necessary that the rules should be given the widest publicity. To this end each State might have copies printed off, and distributed amongst all classes of Nobles, Jagirdars, and It would also be advisable to circulate copies among the

others. officials.

22. As there are no Charans in Kerowlee, those from the adjoining State of Jeypore and Ulwar can go there as heretofore. The Kerowlee Motmid has agreed to this.

Dated the 10th March 1888.

SIGNATURES.

Fatteh Singh, Jagirdar of Dilwara, for Meywar.

Kavi Raj Shyamal Das for Meywar.

Bahadur Singh fer Bikanir.

Seth Nemi Chand do.

Rai Behari Pal of Kerauli.

Kunwar Sher Singh of Kuchawan for Marwar.

Kavi Raj Murar Dan for Marwar.

Rajawat Jeet Singh for Jhalawar.