PoliticsAugust 16, 2026

tehsils

teh-SILZ

Definition

Administrative sub-districts in parts of South Asia, often serving as local government centers for tax collection and land record management.

Etymology

Derived from the Persian word 'tahsil', meaning collection or revenue, which entered English during the British colonial administration of India.

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Akhilesh Yadav refers to these administrative offices to highlight corruption, suggesting that officials there expect bribes to process requests efficiently.

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