Sub-Divisional Office Karanja

Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO), also known as Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), is the chief civil officer of a sub-division. They work under the District Collector and are responsible for the implementation and coordination of government policies. Their responsibilities include revenue, executive, and judicial matters. Revenue and Executive Functions: Coordination and Supervision: The SDO/SDM acts as a coordinator between the Tehsildars and the District Collector within the sub-division. They ensure the implementation of revenue-related work through the Tehsildars. Revenue Matters: They supervise and monitor all processes related to land revenue assessment, and the collection of penalties from both private and government lands. Delegated Powers: They are conferred with specific powers under various laws by the District Collector, allowing them to act as First-Class Assistant District Magistrates in revenue-related matters. Other Responsibilities: Government Property: Protecting government properties, preventing encroachments, and dealing with violations of land lease conditions. Land Revenue: Assessment of non-agricultural land, passing various revenue-related orders, and monitoring the recovery of government dues. Land Acquisition: Participation in the land acquisition process. Appeals: Hearing appeals against decisions made by Mamlatdars and monitoring the execution of decrees within time limits. Crop & Boundary Inspection: Inspecting crops and boundary markers; verifying crop yield estimates for revenue concessions and subsidies. Inheritance Matters: Handling inheritance cases related to Watan (traditional landholding) and other properties. Developmental Duties: Coordinating the work of officers from departments like revenue, agriculture, animal husbandry, and public health.