Civics Notes Chapter 5 District Administration Class 6 Maharashtra Board

1. What is District Administration?

• A district is a part of a state that has its own local government.
• The District Administration manages law, order, and development in the district.
• It ensures that government policies and rules are followed.

2. Who is the Head of the District?

• The District Collector (also called District Magistrate) is the head of the district.
• He/She is appointed by the State Government.
• The Collector is responsible for law and order, revenue collection, and disaster management.

Main Functions of the District Collector:

1. Maintains law and order with the help of the police.
2. Supervises elections and ensures fair voting.
3. Handles disasters like floods, earthquakes, and droughts.
4. Manages agriculture and land records in the district.
5. Looks after public services like health, education, and roads.

3. Tahsildar and Taluka Administration

• A district is divided into smaller parts called talukas.
• The Tahsildar is the head of a taluka.
• He/She works under the District Collector.

Main Functions of the Tahsildar:

1. Maintains law and order at the taluka level.
2. Looks after land and revenue records.
3. Resolves land disputes and public complaints.
4. Supervises villages and Gram Panchayats.

4. District Police Administration

• The Chief of the District Police (Superintendent of Police – SP) maintains peace in the district.
• Every taluka has a police station to handle crime and law enforcement.

Functions of the Police:

1. Prevents crime and arrests criminals.
2. Ensures the safety of people.
3. Manages traffic and investigates cases.
4. Helps in disaster relief and emergency situations.

5. District Judiciary (Courts and Judges)

• The District Court resolves legal disputes.
• The Judge listens to cases and gives fair judgments.
• If someone is not satisfied with a district court’s decision, they can appeal to higher courts like the High Court or Supreme Court.

6. Disaster Management in the District

• Natural disasters like floods, earthquakes, cyclones, and droughts affect many people.
• The District Collector, Police, and other officers work together to help people during disasters.

Disaster Preparedness Measures:

1. Setting up emergency helplines for people in danger.
2. Providing food, water, and shelter to affected people.
3. Spreading awareness about safety measures.
4. Rescuing and helping people after disasters.

7. The Role of Citizens in District Administration

• Citizens must follow laws and respect rules.
• Report crimes and safety issues to the police.
• Help maintain cleanliness and protect public property.
• Participate in elections and choose good leaders.

8. Importance of District Administration

• Ensures peace and security in the district.
• Provides basic services like roads, hospitals, and schools.
• Helps in disaster management and public safety.
• Maintains law and justice for fair treatment of all citizens.