The Permanent Settlement established a fixed revenue demand that zamindars had to pay to the state, irrespective of the actual collection from the peasants. Failure to pay the fixed amount by the sunset date (Sunset Law) led to the auctioning of the zamindari. This system aimed to ensure a stable revenue for the company and create a loyal class of landowners.
According to the passage, the permanent settlement vested :
Asked in UPSC CAPF 2010 · Topic: Economic Impact of British Rule on India (Impact of Land Revenue Systems (Permanent Settlement, Ryotwari, Mahalwari))
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Answer: C. land ownership rights to zamindars.
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