Question

What was Panayapattam system?

• A. Land given to the Kudiyans by Janmis with the agreement that a predetermined share of the produce would be given to the Janmi.
• B. Land given to the Kudiyans by Brahmins with the agreement that a predetermined share of the produce would be given to the Brahmins.
• C. Land given to the Kudiyans by Temples with the agreement that a predetermined share of the produce would be given to the Temples.
• D. The person who took the land on lease (Kanakudiyan) used to give an amount as security to the landlord when he leased the land for cultivation.

Answer 1

The correct option is D The person who took the land on lease (Kanakudiyan) used to give an amount as security to the landlord when he leased the land for cultivation.

The Panayapattam system which was also known as Kanam and Otti became prevalent after the period of the Perumals. According to this, the person who took the land on lease known as Kanakudiyan used to give an amount as security to the landlord when he leased the land for cultivation. The Kanakudiyan did not have the right to sell or transfer this land. He just had the right to cultivate in this land.