All states in India are divided into districts. For managing matters relating to land, these are further sub-divided. These sub-divisions are also called tehsils, taluka etc. At the head is the district collector and under him are the revenue officers known as tehsildars. They have to hear the disputes. They also supervise the work of the Patwaris and ensure that the records are kept and the revenue is collected. They make sure that the farmers can easily obtain a copy of their record; students can obtain their caste certificates etc. The Tehsildar’s office is where land disputes are also heard.