Earlier, baluta system was practiced in rural parts of maharashtra. It was based on inter-relationship among various groups.Each groups was assigned a specific occupation. There were 12 balutedars and the reward paid for these balutedars was called "baluta" or "mehentana".In northern india, baluta system was known as "jajmani system".
Joseph Francis John Baluta has written: 'Practical handbook of the Polish language' -- subject(s): Conversation and phrase books, Grammar, Polish language