Meaning of MUTAL PATTA

MUTAL PATTA

Language - Tamil

Tamil Word - முதல் பட்டா

The office or position of the headman of a lower caste community, historically referred to as 'chagon.' Example: In historical Tamil Nadu social structures, the 'mutal patta' might have been a leadership role within a marginalized community, responsible for representing their interests and resolving internal disputes. This term reflects the historical social hierarchy and the presence of caste-based leadership roles in Tamil Nadu, where different communities had their own internal governance structures and leaders.