Meaning of QIST

QIST

Language - Arabic (commonly used in Tamil)

Tamil Word - கிஸ்தி

Installment or a portion of the annual tax or assessment to be paid at specified intervals throughout the year. Example: The farmer paid his land revenue in quarterly 'qists' as per the government regulations. This term is relevant in understanding the historical and contemporary tax collection systems, particularly in relation to land revenue and other periodic payments.