Qualifications necessary to become a member of a committee of the sabha in the Chola Empire:
(i) Members of the sabha should be owners of land from which land revenue is collected.
(ii) They should have their own homes.
(iii) They should be between 35 and 70 years of age.
(iv) They should have knowledge of the Vedas.
(v) They should be well-versed in administrative matters and honest.
(vi) Not has been a member of any committee in the last three years.
(vii) They should submit his accounts as well as of relatives to contest election.