Administration of Chikmagalur

The district of Chikkamagaluru comes under the Mysore division of Karnataka, and the administration of Chikmagaular district is implemented in keeping with the legislative obligations of the Mysore division. The district is divided into seven taluks, viz, Chikmagalur, Mudigere, Koppa, Tarikere, N.R.Pura, Kadur and Sringeri. These taluks are aligned into two subsections; Chikmagalur revenue subsection and Tarikere revenue subsection. The revenue subsection of Chikmagalur consists of Chikmagalur, Koppa, Sringeri, and Mudigere. The subsection of Tarikere incorporate the taluks of Tarikere, Kadur, and Narisimharajapura.

District Head

The Deputy Commissioner is also the District Magistrate, the operative head of the Chikmagalur district. His office is situated in Chikmagalur city. He  oversees all the administrative functions of the district's sub-divisions. Besides, he is in charge of all the affairs of the Land Revenue Act and other acts in force.

The complete division has been categorized into three sub-divisions, and each sub-division is led by the Deputy Superintendent of Police. He is responsible for overseeing the maintenance of law and order, crime prevention, and traffic regulations. Each sub-division has been divided into Police Circles, and each circle is handled by Circle Inspector of Police. Likewise, Circle Police Stations are branched into Police Stations, and each Police Station falls under the supervision of Police Sub-Inspector. Accordingly, Assistant Sub-Inspector, Head Constables,ion and Police Constables report to the Police Sub-Inspector.

Zilla Panchayat

Zilla Panchayat of Chikmagalur is an association established in 1993 under the Karnataka Panchayat Raj Act. The Zilla Panchayat has the responsibility of implementation and fulfillment of rural development plans. The office of the Zilla Panchayat is based in the suburbs of Chikmagalur city, and it is headed by the Chief Executive Officer.Under CEO's management, Deputy Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Chief Planning Officer, Manpower and Credit Planning Officer, Chief Accounts Officer and Accounts Officer perform administrative, financial, and developmental duties.

Courts in Chikmagalur

The District and Sessions Court of Chikmagalur is the operational head of the District Judiciary, and it is located in the center of the city. Other than the District and Sessions Court, there are nine courts that function in the Chikmagalur Court complex and eleven courts function in the six Talukas; Kadur, Tarikere, Mudigere, Narasimharajapura, Sringeri, and Koppa. All the courts run in their respective quarters.

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