DISTRIBUTION OF BUSINESS AMONG GROUPS OF DISTRICT OFFICES  

Sr.No             Group of District Offices Allocated Business

        1. Agriculture   
Agriculture (Extension, Livestock, On Farm Water Management, soil
                                   Conservation, Cooperatives, Wild Life, Fisheries and Frosts).

 a : Agriculture (Extension)

(1)
        Administration, financial and technical control of the field formation in the district.

(2)       Achievement of area and production targets of crops.

(3)       Implementation of crop production strategy including agronomy and plant protection prepared by the Provincial agriculture Department.

(4)       Preparation of detailed training schedule of all trainers within the framework of phases decided by Provincial Agriculture Department and dissemination of production technology through training programme in every village of the district.

(5)       Feedback of researchable problems to Provincial Agriculture Department.

(6)       Identification preparation and implementation of projects approved by competent authorities.

(7)       Implementation preparation and implementation of projects approved by competent authorities.

(8)       Implementation of agriculture laws.

(9)       Management of agriculture extension farm and gardens.

(10)     Service matters relating to the district cadre.

(11)     Maintenance of government buildings.

(12)     Purchase of stores and capital goods.

(13)     Participation along with requisite data in review meetings held by Provincial Agriculture Department.

(14)     Feedback to Provincial Agriculture Department on all the above as per time-to-time instructions.

(15)     Implementation of crop production strategy including agronomy and plant protection.

(16)     Achievement of area and production targets of all crops. 

b. Livestock                   Matters relating to                                    

(1)              Artificial Insemination

(2)               Promotional efforts for establishment of Dairy Farms in Private Sector.

(3)               Promotional efforts for establishment of Poultry Farms in Private Sector.

(4)               Prevention of animal poultry diseases, extension services.

(5)               Training of Villagers on:

(i)           Prophlactic vaccination

(ii)         Management aspects

(iii)       First Aid Treatment.

(6)               Enforcement of Prevention of Cruelty to animals Act 1890.

(7)               Prophylactic Vaccination.

(8)               Service matters within the district as per delegation of powers.

(9)               Purchase of stores & capital goods for the District.

(10)          Any other business assigned by the Government.

c: On Farm Water Management

(1)        Organization and registration of Water Users Association under the On-Farm Water Management and Users Association Ordinance 1981 for promotion of watercourses improvement and other water management activities in the district.

(2)       Preparation and implementation of water management development plans in the district.

(3)     Watercourse improvement, precision land leveling. Irrigation agronomy practices, groundwater management and harvesting of water resources in Barani/ Rain fed areas.

(4)       Renting out agriculture machinery at approved tares.

(5)       Service matters relating to the district cadre.       

(6)       Maintenance of government buildings.

(7)       Purchase of stores and capital goods.

(8)       Survey of the erosion affected area preparation of feasibility report, technical estimate, sketch, design etc of the soil Conservation structure.

(9)       Execution and supervision of the on going schemes.

(10)     To give technical guidance to the farmers to over come the soil erosion problems.

(11)     Financial and administrative control of District level staff/budget utilization.

(12)     Coordination with other departments.

(13)     Submission of monthly /annual reports to Provincial head.

d: Soil Conservation

           (1)      Survey of the erosion affected area, preparation of feasibility report, Technical estimate, sketch design etc of the Soil Conservation Structure.

(2)               Execution and supervision of then going schemes.

(3)                To give technical guidance to the farmers to overcome the soil erosion problems.

(4)                 Financial and administrative control of District level staff /budget utilization.

(5)                  Coordination with other Department.

(6)                  Submission of monthly /annual reports to Provincial head.

      e: Cooperative 

(1)       Promotion of Cooperative Movement in the Province .

(2)       Organization registration and regulation of different kinds of cooperative societies including:

                        (a)       Resource Societies.

                        (b)       Production Societies.

                        (c)        Consumers Societies.

                        (d)       Housing Societies.

                        (e)       General Societies.

                        (f)         General Societies.

(3)       Promotion of working and activities of the above societies.

(4)       Education and training of staff of Cooperative Department and employees and office bearers the Cooperative Societies.

(5)       Inspection audit and other regulatory function regarding Cooperative Societies.

(6)       Arrangement of credit for Cooperative enterprises and agricultural inputs, tube–wells, agricultural machinery and agro-based industries through apex level cooperative institutions and other national /international agencies.

(7)            Bringing the community oriented bodies like Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs). Community Based Organizations (CBOSs) etc. Under the umbrella of Cooperative Movement /cooperative Societies Act. These Cooperative Societies will provide a platform for all kind of development activities carried out any other Nation Building Departments through the participatory development approach (PDA).

(8)           Development of linkages of development cooperative societies with relevant Provincial National and International Organization.

(9)                Joint Ventures with Private sector and other Organization on cooperative basis.

f: Forestry     

 (1)      Raising new forests and scientific management of existing public forests to maximize the production of wood and minor forest produce n the irrigated plantations having area up to 2000 acres.

(2)                Raising and promotion of roadside plantations of local/district significance.

(3)             Promotion of social /farm forestry in private lands.

(4)                Raising of forest nurseries.

(5)                Establishment of amenity forests and recreational parks.

(6)                Education of the public for tree planting and provisions of technical and advisory service on natters of a forestations the people and o    other departments in the district.

(7)               Service matters except those entrusted to the provincial government.

(8)               Refer at major technical issues for advice of the provincial government.

(9)           Formulate working plans after approval of preliminary working plans from provincial government (CCF concerned of the area) and get it technically cleared /approved from the provincial government before being sanctioned be the district government.

(10)          Submit annual report on tree cover monitoring to provincial government for review and incorporation provincial report.

(11)          Mass media publicity conservation of Ecosystem, enforcement and planning.

 

        2. District coordination

             a: Coordination 

(1)       General coordination within the District Level.

(2)               Local Holiday at District Level.

(3)              Preparation of Civil List of employees of District Government and Official Gazette of District.

(4)               Rights  and interests in respect of employees district Government .

(5)            Appointment of Commissions of Inquiry of panel of officers in case of misconduct of Government servants in respect of District Government Employees.

(6)               Monitoring the implementation of Government policies within the District.

(7)               Identity Cards for Civil Officers of the District Government.

(8)               Employee's welfare schemes at District level.

             b: Human Resource  Management

(1)       Service Rules (other than Civil Service Rules) relating to various services and posts and interpretation thereof at District level except those falling under the purview of Provincial or Federal Government.

(2)               Organization and Methods including

(a)            improvement of general efficiency and economic execution of Government business of the District Government ;

(b)               advice regarding proper utilizations of stationery and printing  resources of the Government with the District Government .

(c)               training in Organization and Method.

(d)               Suggestions scheme;

(e)               preparation of Manuals.

(f)                 Career pattern of District Government employees;

(g)               Simplification of forms and procedures within the District .

(h)          Department examination in respect of District Government Employees; in service/pre-service training of ministerial  employees of District Government.

(3)       Absorption of surplus staff and allied matters in accordance with P.C.S.act 1974 and PCS (Appointment & Conditions of Service) Rules, 1947 within the district for the posts which do   not fall under the purview of Federal or Provincial Government.

e: Civil Defense and A.R.P

                  To monitor the training programe and the implementation of civil defense schemes in the district.

        3.Education and Sports 

            a.  Education:

(1)                Primary, Middle, High & Higher Secondary Schools (male and female)

(2)                Grant of Scholarship

(3)                Promotion of sports and Curricular Activities.

(4)                Service matters except those entrusted to the S&GAD Department, Attached Departments, and the Administration Department.

(5)                Audit Education /Literacy.

(6)                Purchase of stores and capital goods for schools .

(7)                Establishment of new schools and up gradation or existing schools.

(8)                Universal Primary Education and eradicating dropouts.

(9)                Conducting of Examination upto middle standard.

(10)          Identification and formulation of developmental schemes.

(11)      Formulation of District Education Budget (Development and Non-development). reconciliation of expenditure and audit matters.

(12)          Inspections of Educational institutions.

(13)          Development of District Database and its updating.

(14)          Matters related to school councils.

(15)          Parents teachers association /community enrolment.

(16)          Periodic and regular reporting to the Head of Attached Department and the Administrative Department.

(17)             Posting and Transfers within the District except those falling in the  purview of Establishment and  Administration Department, attached department  and  Administrative Department.

b: Sports and Culture.

            (1)       To co-ordinate sports activities of District Sports Organization.

(2)               Hold inter Tehsil sports competition and arrange couching and training camps at the Tehsil and District level.

(3)               Hold indigenous games to promote sports in the rural and urban areas.

(4)               Maintain and improve the playing facility in the Tehsil and District.

(5)               Select district team for different inter district sports competition with the co-operation of prominent sportsman, sports women and education institution.

(6)               Maintenance of stadiums and other playing facilities.

(7)               Invite and scrutinize the application of grant in aid from sports organization/Association of the District and submit the same to the Directorate of Sports.

(8)               Maintain the accounts in accurate condition as per rules for audit purposes.

                        (9)       Any duty assigned by the Directorate of Sports

 4.Finance and Planning Department

      a: Finance and Budget 

                  (1)       Supervision and control of District Finance.

(2)               Ways and Means of the District.

(3)               Framing of Finance Departments in consultation with the Provincial Government.

(4)               Examination and advice on matters, affecting directly or indirectly the finances of the District like:-

(a)               Grants, contribution. Other allowances and honoraria, contingencies recoveries from and payment to District Department and cases relating to money matters generally such as defalcation, embezzlements and other losses.

(b)               Emoluments, and allowances within the policy framework of the Provincial Government.

(5)               Administration of District revenues excluding Provincial taxes, cess, fees and various levies.

(6)               Assets and liabilities of the district.

(7)               Communication of financial sanctions within the authorized and released budget.

(8)               Proposals for District Taxation excluding Provincial taxes, cess, fees and various levies.

(9)               Preparation of District Budget in consultation with the Provincial Government.

(10)          Preparation of Supplementary Estimates and demands for excess grants in consultation with the Provincial Government within the share of respective district.

(11)          Appropriation and re-appropriation within the Grant its communication to Provincial Finance Department.

(12)          Abolition of posts.

(13)          Supervision and maintenance of district accounts in accordance with such principles and methods as the Government of N.W.F.P, Finance Department in consultation with Account General of NWFP may prescribe.

(14)          Arranging Audit of receipts and expenditures.

(15)          District Public Accounts Committees.

(16)          Reports of Internal and External Audit and its communication to Provincial Finance Department.

(17)          Authentication of Audit copies within authorized and released Grant.

(18)          Assistance in compiling District Annual Development Plan.

(19)          Processing the development schemes and their approval from competent for a

(20)          Examination of schemes of new expenditure.

(21)          Reconciliation of monthly and annual accounts of receipts and expenditures with District Accounts Officers/Local Fund.

(22)          Audit matters relating to Departmental Accounts Committee and audit paras.

(23)          Services matters having Financial implications in accordance with rules and policy of the government.

(24)          Any other functions that may be assigned to the District Government.

 

b: Planning  

             (1)      Formulation and approval of Annual Development Plans for The district.

(2)       Identification, appraisal, approval of districts specific development projects according to the National and Provincial Policy and Plans.

(3)               Policy, procedure and coordination would relating to ADP and its reviews.

(4)               Appropriation and re-appropriation development funds.

(5)               Linkages with other line department in District.

(6)               Developing themes for strategic planning.

(7)               Implementation and monitoring progress of projects approved at district level.

(8)               Maintenance liaison with Province Headquarters (P&D).

(9)               Seeking advice on economic issues.

(10)          Seeking expert opinion from the Provincial Headquarters on issues of proper exploitation of district resources, prioritization of developing goals and policy analysis.

(11)          The District Development Working headed by DCO has been proposed to appointment district specific schemes up to Rs. 20(m).

(12)          Supply of information to Headquarter for preparation of working papers for PDWP/PCSB/CDWP and ECNEN etc. 

c: Excise and Taxation 

                        (1)        Registration of all types of motor vehicle.

(2)               Taxation of all types of motor vehicle.

(3)               Survey Assessment and Recovery of UIP (Urban Immovable Property) Tax.

(4)               Survey Assessment and Recovery of Tax professional, trades, calling and Employment.

(5)               Survey, assessment and recovery of tobacco development cess.

(6)               Survey, assessment and recovery of entertainment duty.

(7)               Survey, assessment and registration and recovery of tax from motor vehicle dealers and real estate agents.

(8)               Survey, assessment and recovery of tax on video shops.

(9)               Grant of permits of spirit alcohol and opium, etc.

(10)          Checking, combating and seizure of all types of narcotics drugs and motor vehicle.

5. Forest, Fisheries, Sericulture and wild life.

At the District level, the forest staff devolved to the District and working under EDO for Agriculture will assist in Farm Forestry in the following ways. 

               a. Forest:     

                            (1)      Promotion of Far Forestry /Agro-Forestry on agriculture lands

                            (2)         Promotion of private forest nurseries. 

b: Fisheries

            (1)       Management and Development of Fish in public waters i.e. river's streams dams reservoirs, natural lakes and canals.

(2)       Extension services to private sector for promotion and development of Fish Farming and Fish Hatcheries.

(3)       Introduction of fast growing species of fish in public waters and in

            Private sector.

(4)       Conservation and protection of fish in public waters.

(5)       Enforcement of Fisheries Ordinance 1961 and Rules made there-under.

(6)       Lease of Fishing rights of public waters and ensuring judicious exploitation of fish under the Fisheries Ordinance 1961 and Rules made there under.

(7)       Issuance of Fishing Licenses for judicious fishing in public waters.

(8)       Implementation of Fisheries policy related issues at district level.

(9)       Preparation and execution of development schemes.

(10)     Collection and Tabulation of Fisheries data of the district.

(11)          Organization Fish Protection Committee for Community Fish Farming .

(12)          Promoting of Sports and recreation fishing facilities to visitors.

(13)          Promotion of Sports and recreational fishing facilities to visitors.

             c:  Sericulture 

                                    At the District level, the Sericulture staff working under EDO for Agriculture will assist him in the following ways:

(1)               Establishment of mulberry nurseries/promotion of private mulberry nurseries.

(2)               Distribution of mulberry sapling and giving assistance in raising mulberry plantations.

(3)               Distribution of silkworm eggs.

(4)               Control of silkworm diseases.

(5)               Purchase of cocoons from farmers.

(6)               Development and expansion of Sericulture as a cottage industry.
 

d: Wildlife:   

                        (1)       Establishment and management of private community game reserves.

(2)               Protection conservation/preservation and development of wildlife on private lands in districts.

(3)               Issuing of possession licenses for birds which are not included in the schedule of protected.

(4)               Animals of the NWFP Wildlife Act 1975.

(5)               Establishment and management of Wildlife parks on district council lands.
 

        6.Health Department.  

(1)       Prevention and control of infections and contagious diseases;

(2)               Tuberculosis:

(3)               Eradication/control of malaria:

(4)               Leprosy Act:

(5)               Treatment of patients bitten by rabid animal:

(6)               Adulteration of food stuffs:

(7)               Nutrition and publicity in regard to surveys:

(8)               Vaccinations and inoculation:

(9)               Maternity and Child welfare:

(10)          Port quarantine:

(11)          Medical attendance of government servants:

(12)          Levy of fees by medical officers:

(13)          Control of Medical drugs, poisons and dangerous drugs (Drug Act  and Rules):

(14)          Matters related to prevention and control of AIDS and viral Hepatitis:

(15)          Health management information system:

(16)          Primary Health Care:

(17)          Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI);

(18)          Communicable disease control (CDC);

(19)          Rural Health:

(20)          Carry out all aspects of personnel management of the district cadres in Health:

(21)          Plan implement, supervise and monitor health programs within district jurisdiction:

(22)          Mother child health and family planning;

(23)          Public sector hospital in the district.

         7.Industries Department:

Technical Education, Manpower and Training, Labour Welfare, Regional transport Authorities and Enterprise and investment Promotion.

             a: Technical Education:

                        (1)       Appointment from B-1 to B-6.

(2)               Transfer within District.

(3)               Award of scholarships to the students.

(4)               Administration of the local institutions.

(5)               Preparation of budget and financial matters.

(6)               Repair and maintenance of institute buildings.

(7)               Purchase of training materials.

(8)               Pension, leave cases, promotion, move-over from B-1 to B-6.

(9)               Preparation of statistical data at district level.

(10)          Preparation of development schemes.

(11)          To deal service matters of the district employees.

              b: Manpower and Training:

(1)       Financing of technical training centers, vocational training centers and skill development centers.

(2)               Supervision and control of the Technical Training Centers/Vocational training centers/Skill development centers.

(3)               Expansion and promotion of vocational training activities at the district.

(4)               Implementation of Rural Training Programme and training and assessment.

               c:  Labour Welfare:

               (1)       Implementation/enforcement of all labour  laws  and labour polices and reforms in factories , shops, commercial and industrial establishment as assigned by the directorate of labour welfare.

(2)               Settlement of industrial disputes and individual grievances, under the industrial relation ordinance 1969.

(3)               Registration of trade unions, holding referendums, settlement of their disputes and complaints under the industrial relations Ordinance 1969. Audit and security of annual returns of trade unions.

(4)               Enforcement of the employment of Children Act, 1991 for elimination of child labour.

(5)               Adjudication of claims of compensation and non-payment wages etc.

(6)               Coordination of government efforts for elimination of bonded labour.

(7)               Performing their role in provision of various welfare facilities to workers under the workers welfare fund Ordinance 1972 and workers children education cess Ordinance 1971.

(8)               Enforcement of the NWFP standard weights and measures enforcement act in trade and commerce (except oil tankers and weight bridges), and directives, instructions and advice of the provincial controller weights and measures.

(9)               Assisting the business and industry in improving their productivity and efficiency through integrated understanding of labour laws, industrial psychology, personnel management and practices.

(10)          All matters relating to administration and budget and accounts and posting transfer within the districts.

(11)          Supervisory/monitoring role over the district officers/officials and initiation of performance evaluation reports in respect of district officials.

(12)          Maintenance of industrial peace in the district and cordial relation between the workers and employers as per provisions of industrial relation Ordinance 1969.

(13)          Inspections under various labour laws and the weights and measures act and collection of government revenue under the respective law.

(14)          Any other function assigned by the Federal/Provincial Government.

             d: Regional Transport Authorities.

                        (1)       To grant issue renew route permits in respect of stage carriage,

Contract carriage on intra provincial / inter city classified routed, private carriers, public carrier permits.

(2)               To regulate and restrict the operation of transport services.

(3)               To prepare fare table for transport vehicles.

(4)               To grant /renew body building licenses.

(5)               Enforcement of various conditions attached to the route permit such as provisions of bus stands, passengers waiting rooms, workshops and other amenities for the traveling public.

(6)               To grant /renew goods forwarding agencies licenses.

(7)               To allot bays, stand s, parking places to transport companies including local councils.

(8)               To conduct checking on the roads.

(9)               The district coordination office of the present divisional headquarter shall be declared as chairman RTA for the districts of former divisions.

(10)          A magistrate is posted as secretary, RTA in addition to his own duties and special pay of Rs, 50/-per months is paid to Secretary RTA except (Peshawar where separate post of Secretary RTA exist.)      

 

             Legal                      Legal aid, drafting of bye-laws and environment

             Revenue                 Land Revenue and Estate.

             a.      Colonization of Government Lands:-.                       

                        Subject to law and policy of the Government/Board of Revenue

                        (1)               Lease of state land and nazul land.

(2)               Determining eligibility of lessees another grants for grant of proprietary rights under specific terms and conditions and passing of orders accordingly.

(3)               Execution of deeds of Conveyance regarding state land on behalf of the Provincial Government.

(4)               Operation of Killa Gift Fund.

(5)               Determination of right of return of land under the Thal Development Act, 1949 and passing of orders accordingly.

(6)               Allotment of state land under Rural Housing Schemes.

(7)               Maintenance of record of all state land.

(8)               Maintenance of accounts in prescribed ledger of receipts on account of lease / sale of state land.

  d: Land Reforms: 

                 Subject to law policy of the Government /NWFP land  Commission.

                        (1)               Determination of holdings of persons affected by ceiling fixed under Land Reforms and resumption of excess land in favour of Provincial Government.

(2)               Payment of compensation for resumed land.

(3)               Allotment of resumed land to tenants and other eligible persons.

(4)               Maintenance of accounts in prescribed format.

(5)               Record of resumed land and allotment thereof.

              c:  Consolidation of Land holdings. 

 Subject  to law and policy of Government Board of Revenue.

                        (1)               Consolidation of Land Holdings.

(2)               Matters relating to appeals etc, against the orders of Consolidation Officers.

              d:  Relief       Subject to law and policy of Government /Board of Revenue.

(1)               Taking preventive and protective measures against floods and rains.

(2)               Recommendations seeking and area to be declared as calamity hit.

(3)               Distribution of relief funds and goods to the calamity affecters and maintenance of accounts regarding such distribution.

(4)               Matters concerning rehabilitation of Behari repatriates from Bangladesh.

(5)               Maintenance and operation of PLA under head 481 Relief Measures

(6)               After an area is declared calamity-affected exercise of delegated powers under section 4 of the N.W.F.P Natural Calamities (Prevention and Relief) Act 1958 by the District Coordination Officer. 

  e:  Revenue

                Subject to Law policy and guide –lines of Government /Board of Revenue

            (1)               Assessment and collection of land taxes, cesses and Agricultural income Tax.

(2)               Land surveys and record of rights including restrictions on transfer of title.

(3)               Alienation of revenue.

(4)               N.W.F.P Abolition of Jagirs Act, 1952.

(5)               Endowment of land for religions purposes.

(6)               Escheats.

(7)               Pre-emption law.

(8)               N-W-F-P Alienation of Land Act, 1900.

(9)               Matters relation to Shamilat Deh.

(10)          Revenue field staff and district establishment ministerial matters connected with terms and conditions of the service, training, pay and allowances, promotions, leave, postings and transfers under rules, delegation of powers rules / service rules etc, except those entrusted to Services and General Administration Department.

(11)          Taccavi for land improvement and other agriculture loans.

(12)          Moneylenders Ordinance and Usurious loans Ordinance 1959.

(13)          West Pakistan Relief of indebtedness Ordinance 1960.

(14)          Land Acquisition Act 1894 and rules made there under.

(15)          Demarcation and rectangulation of land.

(16)          Leases of ferries and bridges.

(17)          Stamp Act 1899.

(18)          Registration Act 1908.

(19)          Delivery of copies of documents under rules.

(20)          Act and Rules in respect of Court of Wards encumbered and attached estates.

(21)          Government estates.

(22)          Land laws.

(23)          Settlement and re-assessment.

(24)          Tenancy laws and relations between landlords and tenants.

(25)          Suspension and remission of land revenue and  water-rates.

(26)          Crop reports.

(27)          Muslim Personal Law (Shariat Application) Act ,1962.

(28)          All matters relating to Katchery Compounds in the District under the Katchery Compound Rules.1937.

(29)          Transfer of Property Act, 1870.

(30)          Stamps and court fees, judicial and non-judicial under court fees Act.1870.

(31)          Matters, relating to District/Tehsil office buildings, etc, except actual construction, maintenance and repairs.

(32)          Malba cess fund.

(33)          Lambardars.

(34)          Cattle census.

(35)          N.-W.F.P Redemption and Restitution of Mortgaged Land Act. 1964.

(36)