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GRANT OF LOANS AND ADVANCES TO AGRICULTURISTS. 



rules limiting the discretion of Collectors, as to the classes to be re- 

 lieved and as to the extent of the relief, are inconsistent with the 

 policy that we advocate. It is a good rule, and has worked well in 

 practice, to authorise Deputy Commissioners, and Assistant or Extra 

 Assistant Commissioners, to distribute agricultural loans on tour after 

 enquiry on the spot. We strongly recommend the adoption of this 

 rule wherever it is not at present in force. It is peculiarly suited 

 to advances on a joint bond, which it is also calculated generally to 

 popularise. And it is to the principles of the joint bond and personal 

 security that we look in the future for the greatest benefit from 

 these loans. 



