Is the institution of district magistrate still necessary?
- 2006
- p.4851-853.
- 25 Nov
Created in the mid-19th century by the colonial rules to manage their affairs in India, the district magistrate was in charge of administration and collection of revenue. Today the post has created a dichotomy between the district administration and various self-government institutions at the village and district levels. Given the administrative and bureaucratic problems that arise from such a structure, a pertinent question is whether this office is still functionally valid. - Reproduced.
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