SDM Full Form | What is Sub Divisional Magistrate

What is the full form of SDM

SDM: Sub Divisional Magistrate

SDM stands for Sub Divisional Magistrate. A district is divided into subdivisions. Each subdivision is headed by an SDM who enjoys the powers of an Executive Magistrate and Collector. He performs various magisterial tasks under Criminal Procedure Code 1973 and several other minor acts.

An SDM can be a junior member of the Indian Administrative Service or a senior member of the State Civil Services with relevant experience in subordinate positions.

He has direct control over Tahsildars of his subdivision and serves as a channel of correspondence between the District Officer of the District and Tahsildars of his subdivision.

Some of the general responsibilities of an SDM are:

Revenue function
Election work
Registration of vehicles
Registration of marriage
Issue and renewal of driving licenses
Issue and renewal of arm licenses
Issue of certificates such as SC/ST, OBC and Domicile

Revenue function

Election work

Registration of vehicles

Registration of marriage

Issue and renewal of driving licenses

Issue and renewal of arm licenses

Issue of certificates such as SC/ST, OBC and Domicile

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