Question

State the role and responsibilities of the District Collector.

Answer 1

Instructions: Mention the role in agriculture, law and order, elections and disaster management.

Solution: The District Collector is an officer appointed by the State Government and is the head of the district administration.

He/she has the responsibility of looking after the following-

• Agriculture

1. To collect agricultural taxes.
2. To implement schemes related to the agricultural sector.
3. To provide relief and compensation to farmers in case of a natural calamity.

• Maintaining Law and Order

1. To ensure that there is complete peace and harmony in the district.
2. Impose curfew or restriction on gathering of people in order to restore peace in the district.

• As an Election Officer

1. To ensure that elections are conducted in a free and fair way.
2. Make all the decisions related to the electoral process in the district.

• Disaster Management

1. Take quick decisions during disasters in order to minimise damage and loss of lives.
2. To ensure quick rehabilitation for the victims of the disaster.