How much salary does one get after becoming a collector?
A District Collector enjoys the same powers and position as a District Magistrate. Hence the pay scale of a District Collector is the same as that of a District Magistrate.
UPSC Civil Services Exam is considered to be the toughest and most prestigious exam in the country. After clearing this exam, candidates are selected according to rank in posts like IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS. But among all these IAS is considered the highest and most powerful post. As one IS from DM (District Magistrate) to the post of Cabinet Secretary. Working. Cabinet Secretary is the highest post, in such a position today we are telling you. How much salary and facilities are available to an IAS officer posted on District Collector or any other post.
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How much does a collector get salary
- Currently, employees under the Government of India are entitled to the pay structure as per the 7th Pay Commission, which includes Collectors and IAS officers.
- The salary of all IAS officer ranges from Rs 56,100 to Rs 2,25,000 per month. As per the 7th Pay Commission norms, initially a District Collector gets a salary of Rs 56,100 per month and with experience it can go up to Rs 2,50,000 per month.
- Apart from this, the collector also gets the benefit of many allowances like Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Traveling Allowance, Medical Allowance.
- Including all allowances, an IAS officer earns more than Rs 1 lakh per month in the initial days.
- A District Collector enjoys the same powers and position as a District Magistrate and hence the pay scale of a District Collector is the same as that of a District Magistrate.
Also gets these facilities
- Collectors have full job security. Dismissal of a Collector is not easy and such a process requires a thorough investigation as prescribed in the Constitution.
- One to three vehicles with driver, 3 house guards and 2 body guards have been provided for security. STF commandos can also be made available in case of any threat.
- Electricity is provided completely free or heavily subsidized at the official residence of the Collectors.
- Traveling Allowance (TA): Collectors receive a traveling allowance to cover their incidental travel expenses.
- Besides accommodation in the state capital, collectors are provided with service quarters where they are posted.
- Three BSNL SIM cards come with free talk time, SMS and internet. Additionally they have free broadband connection and BSNL landline facility at home.
What are the functions of the Collector
- The Collector or District Collector is in charge of the land revenue system and the administration of all types of government taxes in the district in which he is posted.
- The District Collectors is responsible for the collection of taxes, he has to look into tax disputes, and hold appropriate court sessions to settle them fairly.
- The District Collector has to look after all matters relating to land, mediating the acquisition of land, its assessment and collection of land revenue. Income tax dues, excise duty, irrigation dues and recovery of dues thereof.
- The Collector holds the highest revenue management post in the district, his job is to manage the district well. A collector is assigned the responsibility of one district of the state.
Note – All this information has been collected from various sources, there can be changes in it.
