Section 1(2)(iv) in The Punjab Security of Land Tenures Rules, 1956
(iv)[ "Special Collector" means an officer appointed by the Government by notification to perform the functions assigned to the Special Collector under these rules in respect of such area as may be specified in the notification:] [Punjab Government Notification No. 32231-R-IIL57/1624, dated the 22nd March, 1958.]