Editing Streynsham Master (section)

=== Reforms ===

The population of Madras had increased to the point that it seemed difficult to retain the old [[Choultry]] courts.  Hence, in 1678, the Government of Fort St George set up a judiciary with the Agent and the members of the council as judges. Two English Choultry judges were appointed to hear cases concerning their [[Indian people|Indian]] [[common people|subjects]].

Master is credited with having introduced the role of a [[scavenger]] who was required to remove the dirt and filth of the streets. Scavengers were also empowered to collect the [[house-tax]] and other [[taxes]].  [[Security guard|Watchmen]] were appointed to guard the settlement at night. [[Taverns]], [[hotel]]s, [[entertainment-houses]] and [[theatres]] had to be [[licensed]].