In force · As amended up to 2026-08
23. Powers of Collector .—For the purpose of such inquiry, the Collector may exercise the following powers, namely:—
(a) the power to enter in or upon any land and to survey, demarcate and make a map of the same or to authorise any other officer to do so;
(b) the same powers as are vested in a civil court for the trial of suits.
Source: India Code