District head responsible for revenue, law and order coordination, administrative functions at district level. Role of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dera Ghazi Khan The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dera Ghazi Khan is the senior-most administrative officer of the district and represents the Provincial Government at the district level.

The DC oversees all matters related to district administration, law and order, revenue management, coordination of government departments, and public welfare. Major Responsibilities of the Deputy Commissioner DG Khan

1. District Administration Supervises all government departments operating within Dera Ghazi Khan district. Ensures implementation of Punjab Government policies, laws, and development programs. Coordinates between provincial authorities, district departments, and tehsil administrations.

2. Law & Order Works with Police, Rangers, and intelligence agencies to maintain peace. Oversees security planning for events, Muharram, elections, and VIP visits. Issues orders under Section 144 when necessary. Handles emergency response during crises (riots, protests, natural disasters).

3. Revenue and Land Administration Head of the Revenue Department in the district. Supervises: Assistant Commissioners Tehsildars Patwar Circle Handles matters of: Land records Mutation (Intiqal) Property ownership disputes Revenue collection Anti-encroachment operations

4. Disaster and Crisis Management District head for PDMA (Provincial Disaster Management Authority). Manages flood control, drought responses, earthquakes, and relief efforts. Ensures coordination with Rescue 1122, Health, Livestock, and other departments.

5. Development and Planning Monitors developmental projects such as: Roads Schools Hospitals Water supply Sanitation Ensures transparency and proper execution of government-funded projects. Approves and supervises district-level development budget utilization.

6. Public Service and Complaint Resolution Conducts open courts (Khuli Kachehri) to address public grievances. Handles complaints related to land, police, health, education, and municipal issues. Ensures fast resolution of citizen problems through all district departments.

7. Local Government Coordination Supervises Municipal Committees, Metropolitan Corporation wings, and Tehsil Administrations. Monitors sanitation, water supply, waste management, and civic services. Ensures implementation of local government laws.

8. Elections and Census Duties District Returning Officer (DRO) during elections. Ensures fair polling, staff training, and ballot security. Supervises census, surveys, and government statistical operations.

9. Price and Market Control Enforces government price lists for essential commodities. Conducts inspections for: Overcharging Hoarding Food quality Adulteration Ensures smooth supply of commodities in markets.

10. Social Welfare and Community Development Monitors: BISP programs Ehsaas / Punjab Social Protection programs Scholarships and relief schemes Works for vulnerable communities in tribal and rural areas.


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