Meaning of NIGADU / CHITTU

NIGADU / CHITTU

Language - Tamil

Tamil Word - நிகடு / சிட்டு

A document or receipt issued by a revenue collector in Mysore (present-day Karnataka) to taxpayers, specifying the amount of cash payment due. Example: In historical Mysore administrative practices, 'nigadu/chittu' served as an official acknowledgment of tax payment and a record of the taxpayer's financial obligations. This term reflects the historical administrative and taxation practices in the Mysore region, which had close ties with Tamil Nadu and shared cultural influences. Understanding such terms can be valuable for interpreting historical documents and records related to land ownership and taxation.