- In this Act, "Collector " means the Collector of land-revenue of a district, or the Deputy Commissioner or any officer empowered by the [State Government] [Substituted by Government of India (Adaptation of Indian Laws) Order, 1937 and Adaptation of Laws Order, 1950, for 'Local Government'.] by name or by virtue of his office to discharge the functions of a Collector under this Act.
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