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202 Government. The French Government in recognition of the nobility of Sathialingam Garu, granted him permission for the beating of nagar in his mansion as a mark of respect.

The present Zemindarni sets out on tour whenever she finds it convenient to do so, and hears the complaints and grievances of her ryots. During the time of her former manager, owing to mismanagement, the estate was encumbered with debt, but everything has been set right after the present manager joined the staff of the Zemindarni' s establishment. He has been a manager for the last fifteen years, during which period he has shown a large saving, and has thus saved the estate from decay and ruin. He is spoken of very highly by the French Governor, and also by the Judge of Yanam.

The Zemindarni is very kind to the poor of all classes, and many people depend on her bounty. Her charities are all of the advanced type and she is adipired for her virtues both as a woman and a Zemindarni.