Meaning of MUJMAL / NAVIS

MUJMAL / NAVIS

Language - Arabic/Persian (commonly used in Tamil)

Tamil Word - முஜ்மல் நவிஸ்

A writer or clerk responsible for preparing abstracts or summaries, particularly of legal proceedings in a Collector's court. Example: The 'mujmal navis' meticulously summarized the court proceedings for the Collector's reference. This term reflects the historical administrative and legal practices, highlighting the role of scribes in documenting and summarizing official proceedings.