Tehsildar

The term is assumed to be of Mughal origin and is perhaps a union of the words "tehsil" and "dar".

[citation needed] Mamlatdar is a synonymous term used in some Indian states that comes from the Hindi word māmala (मामला), which is derived from the Arabic muʿāmala (مُعَامَلَة‎ – "conduct, dealing, handling").

[1][better source needed] During British rule, a tehsildar was most likely a stipendiary officer of the government, employed to raise revenue.

Officers holding the post of tehsildar preside over matters related to land, tax, and revenue.

Each subdivision is under the charge of an officer designated as a sub-divisional magistrate (SDM), or deputy collector, who is a member of the State Civil Service cadre.