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100			_aMishra, D.S.
245			_aAdministering a district in India: Reviewing collector's institution
260			_c2006
300			_ap.45-63.
362			_aJan-Mar
520			_aThe role and responsibilities of the office of District Collector (DC) have undergone considerable change since the independence. From enforcement of law and order, and collection of revenue for his administrative unit the office has grown as an important arm for implementing national and state policies on welfare and planned development. Being the chief executive at the district, his status is like a mini-government - all in one at the district level. The enhancement of responsibilities and span of functions over the years has also witnessed a substantial deterioration for the institution of DC. Politicisation of administration, corruption and political interference have largely contributed in bringing disrepute to once famed and sacrosanct office. Sincere efforts are called for from all concerned to restore moral authority and inviolability of this important institution. - Reproduced.
650			_aDistrict administration
773			_aIndian Journal of Public Administration
908			_aN
909			_a69573
999			_c69573 _d69573