Punjab Settlement Manual - Gyan Books

Punjab Settlement Manual - Gyan Books

About The Book: Punjab Settlement Manual by Sir James McCrone Douie (1899) is a comprehensive guide to the land revenue and settlement system of the Punjab during British rule. It outlines principles and procedures for land assessment, classification, and taxation, emphasizing fair revenue collection while safeguarding cultivators’ rights. Douie details administrative practices, legal frameworks, and the rationale behind policies such as the Land Alienation Act. The manual became a key reference for civil servants, reflecting Douie’s deep expertise in Punjab’s agrarian structure and colonial administration.

Author: James M. Douie

Pages: 435

Edition: 1930

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