The tendency for increased litigation was visible after the introduction of the land settlement system of Lord Cornwallis in 1793. The reason for this is normally traced to which of the following provisions?

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Correct Answer: Making judicial system more efficient. land settlement system of Lord Cornwallis was carried with great changes in judicial institutions of Presidency where collector of revenue will act as judge and magistrate. He separated financial from judicial functions and restrict collector for fiscal duties under Board of Revenue at Presidency. The reforms of Cornwallis increases litigation because the Court Fee was removed and everybody could drag anybody to courts. Further the extension to right of appeal lead to inhuman punishments which were abolished and the zamindars need to face sunset law where nonpayment of revenue lead to confiscated of land.

The tendency for increased litigation was visible after the introduction of the land settlement system of Lord Cornwallis in 1793. The reason for this is normally traced to which of the following provisions?

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