Meaning of MELKARAM

MELKARAM

Language - Tamil

Tamil Word - மேல்கரம்

An additional share of the crop or produce claimed by the government, beyond the usual tax or levy. Example: In historical Tamil Nadu, during times of financial need or special circumstances, the government might impose 'melkaram' on farmers, requiring them to contribute a larger portion of their harvest to the state. This term reflects the historical power of the government to impose additional taxes or levies on agricultural produce in Tamil Nadu, often during times of war, famine, or other emergencies.