1. Introduction:
The headman of a village is called Lambardar. he is appointed by the executive district officer in a village. Lambardar has to collect and supervise the collection of revenue of an estate. he is the representative of the people of an estate and a link between the government and public. sufficient number of Lambardars are appointed by the government to every estate for the collection of the land revenue and other administrative functions.
2. Definition:
According to Sec. 4(28)
"A village officer means any person appointed under this act whose duty is to collect, or to supervise the collection of the revenue of an estate and includes Kaungos, Patwaris, Zabits, Kotars or Tapedar's peons, Arbabs, Rais and Headman".
3. Classification of village offices:
The village officers may be categorized as under.
