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78 M. S. Rs.

Registration. .   . .  97,295

Mines. .  . .   78,276

Berar Rent. .  . .  29,16,667

Interest. .  . .  28,54,263

Post Office. . . .  4,21,490

Mint. .  . .   3,42,013

It will be noticed that the revenue derived from excise was very great, and it may be added that this source of revenue is yearly increasing. H. E. the Minister says in the general summary of the administration report for 1320-1321 Fasli (1910-12) : —

"As a result of the elimination of the Jagir competition and the gradual establishment of complete government control over the excise administration, the excise revenue continues to expand. The revenue derived from the sale of country spirits, sendhi, and mohwa flowers, was in 1321 Fasli Rs. 81,70,538."

It is satisfactory to learn from the same administration report that the duty on liquor is to be increased and an attempt will be made to reduce the consumption of spirits throughout the Dominions "which is at the present time admitted to be excessive."