Working of the sabha in the Chola Empire as recorded in the Uttaramerur inscription is as follows:The members of a sabha must be the owners of taxable land.Should possess own house.Have to be aged between 35 and 70 years.Must know the Vedas.Have to know administrative matters thoroughly and be honest.Members of committees within the past 3 years cannot be a member of the committee again.Those who don't submit their accounts cannot contest in the elections.