The Collectorate play a pivotal role in the District administration. Collector in the Cadre of I.A.S heads the District. He acts as the District Magistrate for maintaining Law and Order in his jurisdiction. He deals mainly with planning and development, law and order, scheduled areas/agency areas, general elections, arms licensing etc.
The Chief Executive Officer, Zila Panchayat who also belongs to the I.A.S/S.A.S. Cadre heads the administrative machinery of the Zila Panchayat. The CEO–ZP is responsible for supervision and execution of its development schemes under the guidance of the District Collector.
The Additional District Magistrate who also belongs to the I.A.S/S.A.S. Cadre runs the Revenue administration under various enactments in the District. He mainly deals with civil supplies, land matters, mines and minerals, village officers etc.
The Deputy Collector who belongs to S.A.S. Cadre assists the Collector and Addl. Collector in discharging their duties. The District Revenue Officer looks after all the branches of the Collectorate viz. Dharmasva, Grievances, Nazir etc. He deals mainly with general administration and is vested with supervision of day-to-day functions of the Collectorate.