MUAAFI / ISTIWA

Language - Arabic/Urdu (commonly used in Telugu)

Telugu Word - ముఆపి ఇచ్టివా

A land tenure system where wasteland is initially held rent-free for a specific period, followed by a period of reduced rent, until the agreed-upon term expires. Example: The farmer was granted 'Muafi Istiwa' rights to cultivate the barren land, allowing him to develop it without paying rent for the initial years. This term reflects historical land reclamation practices and incentives provided to encourage cultivation of unproductive lands.