It was in charge of all matters pertaining to a village, including water-management.
[3] Ceremonial establishments of brahmin villages in the nadus to pursue dharmic ends were important in effecting links beyond the nadu.
The brahmadeyas of different nadus created a network of ritual specialists and in doing so fortified the standing of the nattar upon whose patronage this depended.
[4] Nattar as a political body was recognized by the Pallavas and Pandyas.
The Pallava and Pandya copper plates regarding grants of land had nattars mentioned in them.