The Quilon district is divided both on geographical and functional basis for purposes of general administration. Geographically it is divided into Revenue Divisions, five Taluks and 104 Villages. Functionally the District administration is carried on through the various Departments of the State Government each of which has an office of its own the district level.

The District Collector is the pivot district administration and the District Officers of the various Departments in the District render technical advice to him in the discharge of his duties.

The District Collector is a key functionary Of Government having large powers and responsibilities. He has a duel role to play both as the agent of the Government and also as the representatives of the people in the District. He is responsible for the maintenance of the law and order.

The Collector is the Chief Executive Officer of the District . Through the District Officials of the various Departments are under the immediate control of the representatives head of the Departments, the Collector exercises the general supervision over them in regard to their non-technical work. On matters of general policy the decision of the District Collector is final in case of any difference of opinion between him and a District Officer. The Collector inspects all important offices and works undertaken in the District. In spite of the immense power vested in him the Collector really restricts his inspection work to the following offices, viz., the Revenue Offices, the Police Stations, Educational Offices and Schools, Panchayat, registration Offices, Excise and Sales Tax Offices, Hospitals and Dispensaries, Agricultural Offices, Veterinary Offices and Dispensaries.

In his office the District Collector, Kollam, is assisted by a staff consisting of 5 Deputy Collectors, a Sheristadar, a Tahsildar, a Senior Superintendent, 3 Confidential Assistants, 2 Head Clerks, 18 Junior Superintendent, 63 Upper Division Clerks, 26 Lower Division Clerks, 20 Typists, 5 Drivers, an Attender and 39 Peons.

The District Collector
Collectorate, Kollam District
Kerala State, India.
Pin - 691 013

TELEPHONE & FAX
0474-2794900 (Offi)
0474-2792970 (Fax)
0474-2742666 (Resi)

E-MAIL
dcklm@kerala.nic.in