Handbook

Revenue Officer Handbook 01 provides information on how the entire revenue department in Maharashtra works. This department has many branches and officers who perform different functions. It includes the following:

1. Administrative Structure

The functions of the revenue department are divided into levels such as State → Division → District → Taluka → Village. Different officers look after the work at each level.

2. Functions of the Revenue Branch – This branch performs functions such as land, property, tax (revenue), agricultural land records, entries and verification.

3. Kulkayada and Mineral Branch – Procedure

Kulkayada Branch: Follows the laws regarding land rights, ownership rights, farmers’ rights.

Mineral Branch: Controls the mining of underground minerals, its rules, licenses and revenue.

4. Disaster Management – Handles the process of relief, survey, financial assistance and rehabilitation in disasters such as floods, droughts, storms, earthquakes.

5. Rehabilitation work-Rehabilitation of families displaced due to disasters or government projects, distribution of houses and land and provision of necessary facilities.

6. Tax collection-Recovery of land revenue, fines, fees and other government taxes.

7. Responsibilities of Sub-Divisional Officers and Tehsildars

Sub-Divisional Officers (SDO/SDM): Law and order, revenue appeals, land disputes, licenses etc.
Tehsildar: Jamabandi, land records, certificates, tax collection, control of revenue work in the taluka.
Registration-Work of Stamp Department-Works related to registration of property purchase and sale, registration of deeds, collection of stamp duty.
Role of District Collector in Jamabandi Department-Control of land records in the district, land disputes, survey, revenue court work and control of major decisions.
Talathi Revenue Work Schedule-Talathi is a village level officer and performs 7/12 records, crop inspection, recovery, certificates and daily revenue work in the village as per the fixed schedule.

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Revenue Officer’s Handbook volume 01

📘 Revenue Officer Handbook – Part 02
1. Home Branch / Accounts / General BranchThe Home Branch receives instructions on law and order, emergencies, district-level administration.
The Accounts / General Branch regulates revenue collection, cash books, registers, reports, office records.

2. Supply Department

Ration cards, ration cards, food grain distribution, PDS shops, supply inspection and complaints are regulated by this branch.

3. Protocol Duties

Organization of government programs, coordination of VIP visits, official reception, planning of tours and supervision of security arrangements.

4. Municipal Council / Municipality Administration

Tax collection in urban areas, construction permits, sanitation, health services, local development works and inspection of election and administrative work.

5. Gram Panchayat Administration

Gram Sabha records, village development schemes, tax collection, water conservation, sanitation, roads, water schemes, and supervision of revenue officers on local administration.

6. Role of Lok Sabha and Assembly District Election Officers

Voter list revision, polling station planning, polling material, training, monitoring, compliance with code of conduct, complete management of results processing.

7. Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar Yojana

A scheme of financial assistance for poor and destitute citizens. Eligibility check, house visits, reports, sending proposals and sanctioning assistance to beneficiaries.

8. Role of the District Collector as Member Secretary of the District Planning Committee

Preparation of development works in the district, allocation of funds, coordination of various departments, approval of district annual plans and supervision of implementation.

9. Employment Guarantee Scheme Branch / MGNREGA (MGNREGA)

Labor registration, sanction of works, payment of wages, inspection of works, coordination with Gram Panchayats, distribution of funds and progress reports.

10. Committees and powers under the chairmanship of Revenue Officers

Chairmanship of various committees like Disaster Management, Social Justice, Agriculture and Water Conservation, Panchayat Samiti, Educational Committees and powers of decision and implementation thereof.

11. Important laws and rules for Revenue Officers

Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, Disaster Management Act, Panchayat Raj Act,Ration Distribution / PDS Rules, Election Commission Acts, Government Service Rules

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Revenue Officer’s Handbook volume 02

*The baby’s first golden 1,000 days* refers to the period from the mother’s pregnancy until the baby’s second birthday. Overall, this period is extremely important for the baby’s physical growth, brain development, and lifelong healthy and strong well-being. During this time, the brain develops rapidly, and 80% of the baby’s brain growth occurs in this stage. The health and nutrition of the mother and fetus during pregnancy, exclusive breastfeeding in the first six months after birth, timely nutritious complementary feeding after six months, continued breastfeeding up to two years, regular health check-ups, vaccination, hygiene, as well as loving and responsive care are all essential for both the mother and the baby. If proper attention is not given to the nutrition of the mother and baby during these first 1,000 days, there can be long-term consequences such as stunted brain development, growth retardation, malnutrition, and increased risk of various infectious diseases. Therefore, this period is referred to as a golden phase for shaping a healthy and capable future for the baby, emphasizing the care of both mother and child during this time.

The Golden First 1,000 Days of a Child – A Guidebook