The provincial government administration at district level is headed by the Deputy Commissioner. He is the Chief Executive of the District. He is assisted by Assistant Commissioners, Sub Divisional Magistrates, Tehsildar, Naib Tehsildars and others. Other functionaries at the district level include the Judicial Magistrate and Session Judge, who control the judicial organisation. The District Health Officer controls all health activities. The Superintendent of Police assists the Deputy Commissioner in the maintenance of law and order. The District Education Officer controls and supervises the educational institutions and the Extra Assistant Director of Agriculture implements the policies of the government relating to agriculture.

The Deputy Commissioner’s functions include maintenance of Law and Order and revenue collection. He is the Political Agent of the Government. He is also the chairman of the co-ordination committee for development at district level (since December 1996 District Councils and Municipal Committees are suspended). Sometimes the Deputy Commissioner is assigned a special task to monitor and report about the activities of some development project. Being the Chief Executive of the District, he is supposed to have a close relationship with the MPAs, MNAs and Senators. The provincial government plays a dominant role in the administration of the district. The role of the federal government is confined to communication activities.

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