Role of deputy commissioner as collector in Punjab: Emerging issues and challenges

Pages: 419-422
Baljit Kaur (Department of Public Administration, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab)

The concept of district administration is not new in origin. District Administration existed during ancient times also. The post of District Collector/Deputy Commissioner as the head of district was first created by Warren Hasting, the then Governor-General of India, in 1772. His main duty was to collect revenue and maintain law and order. After Independence and over the period of time, District Collector/Deputy Commissioner has become an important arm for implementing national and state policies of welfare, development, etc. and his role as Collector has ceased to get prime attention. The present paper will discuss the present role and challenges faced by Deputy Commissioner as Collector in the state of Punjab.