(1) For purposes of survey, assessments and settlements of land revenue and the settlements of boundaries and connected matters provided for in this Act, the State Government may, by notification, appoint such officers as it may deem necessary. Such officers shall be designated 1[Director of Survey Settlement and Land Records]1, 2[Joint Director of Land Records, Joint Director for Settlement, Deputy Director of Land Records, Deputy Director for Settlement, Assistant Director for Settlement, Assistant Director of land Records]2, Settlement Officers and Assistant Settlement Officers, or otherwise as the State Government may deem fit. Each such officer shall be subordinate to such officer or officers as the State Government directs.
(2) Subject to the orders of the State Government, the officers appointed under sub- section (1) shall have the power to take cognizance of all matters connected with survey and settlement and shall exercise all such powers and perform all such duties as may be prescribed by or under this Act or any other law for the time being in force.