Bulletin des actes administratifs des Établissements français de l'Inde. Vol. 30, issues 147 to 158 (1857)

Vol and Issue: Vol. 30, issues 147 to 158

Scope and content: This volume contains notification nos. 1 to 113. Some of the topics covered are: imperial decree on the postal service; instructions relating to the entry into France of merchandise imported from the French establishments in India; right granted to people of all castes (right and left) to freely move on all the streets of Pondichéry and in its three districts, by any means of transport; recasting of old copper coins; rules on the transport of journals / printed materials being exchanged between France and other countries or colonies; planning of roads in Karikal; penalty for fraud in the sale of merchandise; limits to the Governor's powers with respect to the opening of credits on government funds; penalties against prostitutes (except the “bayadères”, i.e. dancing girls in Hindu temples); duties on betel, tobacco etc. and various other taxes and revenues of the government; licences for the sale of liquor; salaries and pensions; job vacancies; nominations and transfers etc.