Revenue Administration Hierarchy

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Who serves as the chief controlling authority in revenue matters at the division level?

Tehsildar
Chief Minister
Commissioner (correct)
Collector

Under whose control does the Commissioner operate?

Complete autonomy
Central Government's control
Collector's control
State Government's control (correct)

Is it possible for one officer to serve as Commissioner for multiple divisions?

Only in emergencies
Only for adjacent divisions
Yes, it's possible (correct)
No, never

Who has the authority to appoint the Collector of a district?

State Government (C)

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What is the chief officer for local revenue administration of a taluka called?

Tahsildar (D)

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What is true about the Sub-Divisional Officer's designation?

Alternative name for Assistant/Deputy Collector (A)

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Who has the power to appoint Circle Officers?

Collector (A)

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Which designations are possible for Deputy Collectors?

First, Second, Supernumerary, etc. (A)

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For which administrative unit is a Talathi appointed?

Saza (C)

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Who is authorized to appoint an Additional Commissioner?

State Government (C)

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Flashcards

Who is the chief controlling authority in revenue matters at division level?

The highest official in a division responsible for revenue matters.

For whom does the Commissioner function?

The Commissioner is accountable to the State Government for their actions and decisions.

Can one officer be appointed as Commissioner for multiple divisions?

Yes, a single Commissioner can manage the revenue system for multiple administrative zones, not just one.

Who appoints the Collector of a district?

The Collector of a district gets their appointment directly from the State Government.

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Who is the chief revenue officer for a taluka?

The Tahsildar is responsible for the revenue administration of a taluka, which is a subdivision of a district.

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What is a Sub-Divisional Officer?

A Sub-Divisional Officer is simply another name for an Assistant or Deputy Collector, they are not different.

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Who appoints Circle Officers?

The Collector has the authority to appoint Circle Officers, who serve as their assistants in revenue matters.

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What are the different designations for Deputy Collectors?

The designation of Deputy Collectors can vary, with different levels like First, Second, and Supernumerary.

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What is the area a Talathi is appointed for?

A Talathi is responsible for the revenue administration of a 'saza', which is a village or a group of villages.

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Who can appoint an Additional Commissioner?

The State Government has the authority to appoint Additional Commissioners when necessary.

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Study Notes

Revenue Administration Hierarchy

Division-level Controlling Authority: The Commissioner is the chief controlling authority in revenue matters at the division level.
Commissioner's Authority: The Commissioner operates under the control of the State Government.
Multiple Divisions for Single Commissioner: A single officer can be appointed as Commissioner for multiple divisions.
Collector Appointment: The Collector of a district is appointed by the State Government.
Taluka Revenue Administration: The Tahsildar is the chief officer for local revenue administration of a taluka.
Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO): The Sub-Divisional Officer is an alternative title for an Assistant/Deputy Collector.
Circle Officer Appointment: The Collector appoints Circle Officers.
Deputy Collector Designations: Deputy Collectors can have various designations, including First, Second, and Supernumerary.
Talathi Jurisdiction: A Talathi is appointed for a specific region within a district, called a Saza.
Additional Commissioner Appointment: The State Government appoints Additional Commissioners.