The Revenue Department in Akola District, Maharashtra, primarily focuses on land administration, including land revenue collection, record-keeping, and resolving land-related issues, while also managing other government dues and assisting in disaster management.
Land Administration and Revenue Collection:
- Land Records:
They maintain and update records of land ownership, rights, and transactions.
- Land Revenue:
They assess, collect, and realize land revenue from landowners.
- Allotment and Settlement:
They handle the allotment and settlement of government lands, issuing leases and pattas (land ownership certificates).
- Government Dues:
They collect various government dues, including land development tax, irrigation dues, and other recoverable arrears of land revenue.
- Resolving Land Disputes:
They play a role in resolving land-related disputes and providing assistance to citizens with land-related matters.
Other Responsibilities:
- Disaster Management:They assist in the administration and supervision of flood and drought measures, providing emergency help to those affected by natural disasters.
- Safeguarding Government Property:They are responsible for safeguarding government property.
- Agriculture and Livestock Census:They conduct work related to agriculture and livestock census.
- Small Savings:They handle work related to small savings.
- Revenue Buildings:They are responsible for the administration and maintenance of revenue buildings.
- Supervision of Revenue Cases:They supervise all revenue case work in the state.
- Assisting Government:They assist the government in various matters related to revenue and land administration.
