Meaning of MELNOKI / MENOKI

MELNOKI / MENOKI

Language - Tamil

Tamil Word - மேல்நொக்கி / மேநொக்கி

A district accountant or revenue official responsible for maintaining financial records and overseeing tax collection in certain parts of Malabar (present-day Kerala). Example: In historical Malabar administration, the 'melnōkki/menōkki' played a crucial role in managing district finances and ensuring the efficient collection of taxes and revenue. This term reflects the historical administrative structure and financial management practices in the Malabar region, which had close ties with Tamil Nadu and shared cultural influences.