History

Hisar Division comprising of Four districts is headed by the Divisional Commissioner, Hisar. Each district is headed by a Deputy Commissioner who has under him an Additional Deputy Commissioner. City Magistrate, District Revenue Officer, Sub Divisional Officers (Civil) and Tehsildar/Sub Registrars. The Deputy Commissioners of Four districts of Hisar Division report to the Divisional Commissioner. He is the controlling and supervisory officer guiding their work. Divisional Commissioner also coordinates working of all the departments at the divisional level to effect synergy and sort out inter department problems. Divisional Commissioner keeps State Government authorities informed of all developments and problems to seek assistance and guidance from those quarters. Divisional Commissioner is also the Head of the Revenue Department at the divisional level. The Four Districts are Hisar, Sirsa, Jind and Fatehabad. Divisional Commissioner also exercise quasi Judicial powers under Punjab Land Revenue Act 1887, Punjab Village Common Lands (Regulations) Act 1961, Punjab Tenancy Act 1887 & other Acts.