What were the qualifications necessary to become a member of a committee of the sabha in the Chola Empire?

The working of a sabha according to the Uttaramerur inscription is given below:

  1.  All those who wish to become members of the sabha should be owners of the land from which land, revenue is collected.
  2. They should have their own homes.
  3. They should be between 35 and 70 years of age.
  4. They should have knowledge of the Vedas.
  5. They should be well-versed in administrative matters and honest in all dealings.
  6. If anyone has been a member of any committee in the last three years, he cannot become a member of another committee.
  7. Anyone who has not submitted his accounts, as well as those of his relatives, cannot contest the elections.

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