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What is the main responsibility of the Deputy Commissioner in a district?
What is the main responsibility of the Deputy Commissioner in a district?
Who is typically responsible for providing relief works during disasters in a district?
Who is typically responsible for providing relief works during disasters in a district?
Which officer is in charge of all police personnel in a district?
Which officer is in charge of all police personnel in a district?
What is the role of the District Magistrate regarding civic amenities in a district?
What is the role of the District Magistrate regarding civic amenities in a district?
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From which service does the officer usually come from who is responsible for maintaining law and order in a district?
From which service does the officer usually come from who is responsible for maintaining law and order in a district?
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District Administration Structure
- A district is divided into blocks, and a block is further divided into villages.
- The district administration has a strict structure with various functions.
Functions of a District Administration
- The main functions of a district administration include:
- Maintenance of law and order
- Maintenance of land records and collection of land revenue
- Providing civic amenities to the people
- Monitoring developmental projects
- Supervising Panchayati Raj Institutions
- Providing relief works during disaster and emergency situations
Role of the Deputy Commissioner
- The Deputy Commissioner is responsible for the general administration of the district.
- The Deputy Commissioner has a three-fold role as:
- District Collector
- Deputy Commissioner
- District Magistrate
- The Deputy Commissioner is generally from the Indian Administrative Service (IAS).
Assistants to the Deputy Commissioner
- The Deputy Commissioner is assisted in the discharge of his functions by:
- Superintendent of Police
- Deputy Conservator of Forests (an IFS officer)
- Many other officers
Office of the Deputy Commissioner
- The office of the Deputy Commissioner includes:
- Sub-Inspectors
- Assistant Sub-Inspectors
- Head Constables
- District Civil Surgeon or Chief Medical Officer
Office of the SHO (Station House Officer)
- The SHO is in charge of a police station.
- The office of the SHO includes:
- Constables
- Chaukidars
- The SHO is responsible for maintaining law and order in the area.
Office of the Superintendent of Police (SP)
- The SP is in charge of all police stations in a district.
- The SP is generally from the Indian Police Service (IPS).
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Test your knowledge on the main functions of a district administration, including the roles of District Collector, Deputy Commissioner, and District Magistrate. Learn about the responsibilities related to law and order maintenance within districts.
