Babu, D. Sajith  IAS  2012 <br/><br/>
Powers and functions of district collectors 

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<br/><br/> District Collector (also known as the District Magistrate or Deputy Commissioner), who serves as the pivotal head of district-level governance in India. Originating in 1772 under Warren Hastings, the office has evolved from a purely colonial revenue-collection mechanism into a complex leadership role that acts as the primary link between the state government and citizens. [1] (https://kpiasacademy.com/district-collector-roles-and-responsibilities/), [2] (https://www.vedantu.com/general-knowledge/district-collectormagistrate-in-india) 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9789347210457 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Personal Names: </label> Civil Services 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>District collectors - India<br/>Local government - India - Administration
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>CS 352.140954 BAB