Table of Contents
- 1 Who is the district magistrate of Kolkata?
- 2 Does Kolkata have a district magistrate?
- 3 Is DM and magistrate are same?
- 4 Why there is no district magistrate in Kolkata?
- 5 Is magistrate a judge?
- 6 What is the work of magistrate?
- 7 Is there a district magistrate’s office in Kolkata?
- 8 What is the population of Kolkata district?
- 9 What is the meaning of the Kolkata postal code?
Who is the district magistrate of Kolkata?
Districts and Local Govt
| Name of District | Name | Office No. |
|---|---|---|
| Hooghly | Dr.(Ms)P DeepapPriya | 033 26802044 |
| Howrah | Smt. Mukta Arya | 033 26412024, 033 26412961 |
| Jalpaiguri | Smt. Moumita Godara Basu | 03561 230127 |
| Jhargram | Smt. Joyoshi Das Gupta | 03221 257915 03221 259453 |
Does Kolkata have a district magistrate?
The Kolkata DM’s jurisdiction will be the same as that of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation and Kolkata Police. Unlike other district magistrates, the Kolkata DM will be a senior IAS officer of the rank of principal secretary.
Who is the boss of district magistrate?
As District Magistrate The Deputy Commissioner is responsible for the maintenance of law and order in the district. He is the head of criminal administration and supervises all Executive Magistrates in the district and controls and directs the actions of the police.
Is DM and magistrate are same?
The District Collector is the highest Officer of Revenue administration in the district. A district magistrate, often abbreviated to DM, is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer who is the senior-most executive magistrate and chief in charge of the general administration of a district in India.
Why there is no district magistrate in Kolkata?
The District Magistrate has another function as the Collector. That function is executed by the Collector of Calcutta. His office is at Calcutta Collectorate, B.B.D Bag. Therefore, Kolkata is not a district in the classical sence of the term.
Does all IAS become DM?
To become a DM the candidate must first qualify for the UPSC-CSE exam and become an IAS officer. After serving as an IAS officer for 6 years, including 2 years of the training period, a candidate is eligible to become a DM. To become a DM the candidate has to be at the top of the rank list of IAS Officers.
Is magistrate a judge?
A magistrate is a minor judicial officer or a civil officer of a state who handles minor cases in a specific area like a town, district etc. A Judge is a judicial officer who administers court proceedings and gives the judgment on the legal cases after analyzing the facts and evidence related to the case.
What is the work of magistrate?
Magistrate: Magistrate is a civil officer that has power to administer and enforce the law. The powers exercised by a magistrate are more than an Administrative Official. Magistrates may preside over lower level criminal cases and some civil matters. They may handle cases, such as, petty theft and small crimes etc.
How can I become a DM in West Bengal?
For Becoming a DM, firstly you have to pass the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exam and secure a rank within the top 100. Once you clear this exam you will become an India Administrative Services Officer (IAS). IAS Officer, after one or two promotions you will become a District Magistrate (DM).
Is there a district magistrate’s office in Kolkata?
While all Districts are headed by a District Magistrate Kolkata District is headed by a Commissioner of Police whose office is at 18,Lalbazar Street, near B.B.D. Bagh area in Central Kolkata and reports to the Home Secretary directly. There is a District Magistrate’s Office in Alipur Kolkata.
What is the population of Kolkata district?
The district of Kolkata has a population of 4,486,679 ( 50 lacs ) who live within 185 sq Km. While all Districts are headed by a District Magistrate Kolkata District is headed by a Commissioner of Police whose office is at 18,Lalbazar Street, near B.B.D.
Where is the Office of the district collector Kolkata?
The Office of the District Collector KOLKATA is located near Gokhale Memorial Girl’s College (opposit SSKM Hospital). The collectorate was formed in 2012. For more details…
What is the meaning of the Kolkata postal code?
The first to digits represent the state, the second two digits represent the district and the Third two digits represents the Post Office.In this case the first two digits 70 represents the state West Bengal, the second two digits 00 represent the district Kolkata, and finally 07 represents the Post Office College Square S.O (Kolkata).