Section 6 of PLRA : Section 6: Classes Of Revenue-Officers

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where a farmer in Punjab is contesting the amount of land revenue he has been assessed to pay by the local revenue authorities. He decides to appeal the decision. Here's how the classes of Revenue-officers mentioned in Section 6 of The Punjab Land-Revenue Act, 1887, may come into play:

1. The farmer first approaches the Assistant Collector of the second grade, who is the initial point of contact for revenue matters at the tehsil (sub-district) level.
2. If unsatisfied with the resolution provided, the farmer may escalate his appeal to the Assistant Collector of the first grade.
3. Should the farmer still find the outcome unsatisfactory, he has the option to take his case to the Collector, who is typically the Deputy Commissioner of the district.
4. In case the farmer's issue remains unresolved, he can further appeal to the Commissioner of the division.
5. Finally, if all other avenues have been exhausted, the farmer may seek a resolution from the Financial Commissioner, who has jurisdiction over all revenue matters in the state.

At each level, the respective Revenue-officer has the authority to hear the farmer's case and make a decision within their jurisdiction as defined by The Punjab Land-Revenue Act.