Maharashtra Board Class 6 Civics Chapter 5 District Administration PDF Download

5. District Administration

Do such questions occur to you, too? The Zilla Parishad is a part of the rural local government system i.e. the Panchayati Raj system. But in Maharashtra, the administration of the district is shared by both the Zilla Parishad and District Collector. The Union Government and State Government both participate in this administration.

5.1 The District Collector

The District Collector is the head of the district administration. He is appointed by the State Government. He has to perform many functions from collecting agricultural tax to maintaining law and order in the district. We can see what these functions are from the chart given below.

Why is it important to maintain social harmony? The differences of opinion, disputes and conflicts in the society must be resolved by peaceful means. However, when this does not happen it gives rise to tensions. If this leads to violent incidents, it disturbs social harmony. It acts as an obstacle to our progress. Public property is damaged. The District Collector makes efforts to prevent such occurrences but it is the duty of the citizens also to help maintain social harmony.

Teacher's Note

The District Collector is very important in our district. He makes sure everything works well, just like the Principal of a school makes sure everything in the school is good.

Exam Trick

Remember: District Collector = 4 main jobs: Agriculture, Law and Order, Elections, Disasters. Think of it as "ALED" - A-L-E-D.

Points to Remember

The District Collector is the head of district administration.
He is appointed by the State Government.
He collects taxes from farmers and keeps peace in the district.
He looks after elections and disaster management.
He helps maintain social harmony in the district.

5.2 The Chief of the District Police

In Maharashtra, there is a Superintendent of Police at every district headquarters. He is the chief Police Officer of the district. He helps the District Collector to maintain peace and order in the district. In the city, the Police Commissioner has the responsibility of maintaining law and order.

Tahsildar: There is a Tahsildar for every taluka or tehsil. As a Judicial Officer, he gives judgements to resolve conflicts at the local level. The Tahsildar has the responsibility of maintaining peace and order in the taluka.

Teacher's Note

The Superintendent of Police is like the captain of a cricket team. He leads all the police officers in the district to keep everyone safe and peaceful.

Exam Trick

Remember: Just like the District Collector has Deputy District Collector, the Superintendent of Police has Deputy Superintendent of Police. They have the same structure below them too.

Points to Remember

Superintendent of Police is the chief police officer of the district.
He helps the District Collector to maintain peace and order.
In cities, Police Commissioner does this job instead.
The Tahsildar is a judicial officer in each taluka.
Tahsildar gives judgments to solve local conflicts.

5.3 District Courts

The Courts at the district level have to perform the function of resolving disputes, delivering judgments and ensuring that conflicts are resolved at the earliest.

The Constitution of India has established an independent judiciary. At the apex of that system is the Supreme Court of India. Below this are the High Courts, and below them, the lower courts. These include District Courts, Taluka Courts and Revenue Courts.

The Court at the district level is known as the District Court. The district court has a chief District Judge and some other Judges. Their main function is to hear the various cases in the district and deliver the final judgment. One can appeal against the judgment of the taluka court in the District Court.

Teacher's Note

The District Court is where judges listen to big court cases. It is like the final checker in a school - if you do not agree with the class teacher's decision, you can go to the principal (like going to District Court).

Exam Trick

Remember: District Court = final answer for taluka courts. It is like the Supreme Court of the district. Civil cases = fights over money or property. Criminal cases = when someone breaks the law.

Points to Remember

District Courts are at the district level and hear big cases.
District Court has a chief District Judge and other Judges.
You can appeal against taluka court judgment in District Court.
There are two types of judges - Civil Judge and Sessions Judge.
Magistrates handle smaller criminal cases in District Court.

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