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District Administration

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The general administration of the district is vested with the Deputy Commissioner.

District Administration

He is also the Deputy Commissioner, District Magistrate and Collector at the same time.

Hierarchy of District Administration (Shimla District)

  • As Deputy Commissioner, he is the executive head of the district with multifarious responsibilities related to development, panchayats, civil administration etc.
  • As District Magistrate, he is responsible for law and order and heads the police and prosecuting agency.
  • As Collector, he is the Chief Officer of the revenue administration and is responsible for the collection of land revenue.
  • He acts as the distr…

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Role of District Collector in Development

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  • District Collector is an officer in charge of a district, which is basic unit of administration in India.
  • He is also the Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate of the area.
  • He/she is assisted by a number of officers called Deputy Collectors who belong to the State Civil Service.

History of the Position

District Collector position was introduced in 1772 by Warren Hastings.

This position held multiple responsibilities during British Raj:

  • Head of the revenue organization…

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