Deputy Collector’s Office, Minicoy, U T of Lakshadweep
In the year 1963 the building was established as Sub Treasury office, inaugurated by Smt. Maragatham Chandrasekhar, the then Hon’ ble Minister, Ministry of Home Affairs on 28.12.1963 (7th PAUSA, 1885). To represent the administrator in different islands various arrangements were made from time to time. At first the Authorized officer was designated, later it changed to Tehsildar, then to Sub divisional Officer and Deputy Collector since 1978.
Executive: Being the envoy of the Administrator he functions as the head of the Island Administration. He has over all control over all administrative Departments in the Island. The developmental activities of the administration are being implemented with people participation. He coordinates and over see the entire administrative machinery of the Island carefully and judicially. He represents the administrator on days of national importance.
Legislatives: Though there is a ten members Village (Dweep) Panchayat having a chairperson to enact laws pertaining to Island administration, the Deputy Collector has got some special rights over their decisions. He also monitors their activities carefully and maintains a balance.
Judicial: The Deputy Collector is the Executive Magistrate of the island. In case of emergency he issues order for maintenance of law and order. The local police, the special armed police etc. are under his command. He also settles disputes which may cause the breach of peace in the island.
This office is the Heart of all the offices under Lakshadweep Administration in the Island.
The office building holds many Departments under one roof, they are:
General Administration
Revenue Section
Tourism
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List of Former Deputy Collectors at Minicoy Island, U T of Lakshadweep
