Section 162(1) in The U.P. Gram Sabha, Gram Panchayat and Bhumi Prabandhak Samiti Manual
(1)Delegation of functions of Collector [Sections 3 (4) and 321, U.P.Z.A. & L.R. Act].- All functions of the Collector under the Z.A. Act have been delegated to the Sub-Divisional Officer, unless the subject or context means otherwise. [Vide Notification No. 1756/1-A-1973-53, dated 11th June, 1953 and Notification No. 551/I-A-79-63, dated 23rd February, 1963].