Meaning of INAM / JARI / PATTA

INAM / JARI / PATTA

Language - Tamil

Tamil Word - இனாம் / ஜரி / பட்டா

A deed or legal document sanctioning the continuation of a hereditary and perpetual grant of land, often given as a reward or for services rendered. Example: The family proudly displayed their 'inam patta', which granted them ownership of the land for generations. This term combines multiple concepts related to land ownership and inheritance in Tamil Nadu. 'Inam' refers to a rent-free land grant, 'jari' signifies continuity or perpetuity, and 'patta' denotes the legal deed or title document. Together, they represent a powerful instrument for establishing and preserving hereditary land rights.