Residential Additional Collectors (RAC)

The Residential Additional Collectors (RACs) in Gujarat hold significant administrative roles within the district administration. They are usually responsible for various duties, including land acquisition, revenue administration, and acting as a crucial link between the district administration and the state government. Below are the primary roles and responsibilities of RACs in Gujarat:

1. Revenue Administration

  • Supervision of Revenue Collection: Oversee the collection of land revenue, taxes, and other government dues within the district.
  • Land Records Maintenance: Ensure the accurate maintenance of land records and handle disputes related to land ownership and transfers.
  • Revenue Court Functioning: Act as the appellate authority for revenue matters, hearing appeals against the orders of lower revenue officers.

2. Land Acquisition

  • Land Acquisition for Public Purposes: Supervise and coordinate land acquisition processes for infrastructure projects, industrial development, and other public purposes.
  • Compensation and Rehabilitation: Ensure fair compensation to landowners and oversee the rehabilitation and resettlement of displaced persons.

3. Law and Order

  • Assist in Maintaining Law and Order: Assist the District Collector in maintaining law and order within the district, particularly in revenue and land-related disputes.
  • Coordination with Police and Other Agencies: Work closely with law enforcement agencies to prevent and manage conflicts, especially those related to land issues.

4. Disaster Management

  • Disaster Preparedness and Response: Play a key role in disaster management, particularly in the context of natural calamities like floods, droughts, and earthquakes.
  • Relief and Rehabilitation: Supervise the distribution of relief materials and coordinate rehabilitation efforts during and after disasters.

5. Implementation of Government Schemes

  • Monitor Government Schemes: Oversee the implementation of various state and central government schemes related to land reforms, housing, agriculture, and rural development.
  • Reporting and Feedback: Provide regular reports to the district administration and state government on the progress and challenges in implementing these schemes.

6. Administrative Support to the District Collector

  • Deputizing for the District Collector: Act as the District Collector in their absence, ensuring the smooth functioning of the district administration.
  • Coordination with Various Departments: Facilitate coordination between different government departments at the district level, ensuring effective governance and service delivery.

7. Public Grievance Redressal

  • Address Public Complaints: Handle public grievances related to land, revenue, and other administrative issues, providing timely resolutions.
  • Conduct Public Hearings: Organize public hearings and meetings to understand and address the concerns of citizens.

The RACs play a crucial role in ensuring effective governance and the smooth functioning of the district administration.

Here is the List of Residential Additional Collectors(RAC) of Gujarat:

Full NameOffice NameDesignationPhone No.email id
Ansuya Ratilal JhaCollectorate VALSAD Resident Additional Collector02632 253731add-collector-val@gujarat.gov.in
B. N. KherCollectorate JAMNAGAR Resident Additional Collector02882 550284rac-jam@gujarat.gov.in
Bachubhai Babubhai ChaudhariCollectorate DANGS Resident Additional Collector02631 220221rac-dan@gujarat.gov.in
Bharat S PatelCollectorate PATAN Resident Additional Collector02766 233304add-collector-pat@gujarat.gov.in
Bhupesh Mansukhlal JotaniaCollectorate Devbhumi Dwarka Resident Additional Collector02833 232620addl-collector-dev@gujarat.gov.in
C P PatelCollectorate BANASKANTHA Resident Additional Collector02742 254004rdc-ban@gujarat.gov.in
Chandubhai Veljibhai LataCollectorate Mahisagar Resident Additional Collector02674 250165add-collector-mah@gujarat.gov.in
Chetan Ambalal GandhiCollectorate RAJKOT Resident Additional Collector02812 476374add-collector-raj@gujarat.gov.in
Digant Kanubhai BrahambhattCollectorate GANDHINAGAR Resident Additional Collector07923 259035rac-gnr@gujarat.gov.in
Dilipsinh Mahipatsinh GohilCollectorate AMRELI Resident Additional Collector02792 228903addl-collector-amr@gujarat.gov.in
J M RavalCollectorate DAHOD Resident Additional Collector02673 239234rdc-dah@gujarat.gov.in
Jasvantbhai Karsanbhai JegodaCollectorate Arvalli Resident Additional Collector02774 250205addl-collector-arv@gujarat.gov.in
Ketan Prabhashanker JoshiCollectorate NAVSARI Resident Additional Collector02637 246299add-collector-nav@gujarat.gov.in
Krishna Amrutkumar VaghelaCollectorate SABARKANTHA Resident Additional Collector02772 246012add-collector-sab@gujarat.gov.in
M D ChudasamaCollectorate PANCHMAHALS Resident Additional Collector02672 242450rdc-pan@gujarat.gov.in
Miteshkumar Prabhulal PandyaCollectorate KACHCHH Resident Additional Collector02832 250650add-collector-kut@gujarat.gov.in
Naranbhai Fatabhai ChaudhariCollectorate JUNAGADH Resident Additional Collector02852 636666add-collector-jun@gujarat.gov.in
Narendrabhai R DhandhalCollectorate BHARUCH Resident Additional Collector02642 222332add-collector-bha@gujarat.gov.in
Nilesh Devjibhai GovaniCollectorate BHAVNAGAR Resident Additional Collector02782 421881add-collector-bav@gujarat.gov.in
Pradeepsinh L ZankatCollectorate Botad Resident Additional Collector02849 271340addl-collector-bot@gujarat.gov.in
Prajapati Bharatkumar SankarbhaiCollectorate VADODARA Resident Additional Collector02652 419700rdc-vad@gujarat.gov.in
Rabari Vijay NathubhaiCollectorate SURAT Resident Additional Collector02612 669200rdc-sur@gujarat.gov.in
Rajendrakumar Kantilal OzaCollectorate SURENDRANAGAR Resident Additional Collector02752 285200rdc-srn@gujarat.gov.in
Rajendrasinh Manubha RayjadaCollectorate PORBANDAR Resident Additional Collector02862 221903add-collector-por@gujarat.gov.in
Rajesh Govindbhai AalCollectorate Gir Somnath Resident Additional Collector02876 285003addl-collector-girsomnath@gujarat.gov.in
Rajeshbhai R BoradCollectorate TAPI Resident Additional Collector02626 224450addcollector-tapi@gujarat.gov.in
Ruturaj Sankabhai DesaiCollectorate ANAND Resident Additional Collector02692 262040rdc-and@gujarat.gov.in
S J KhacharCollectorate Morbi Resident Additional Collector02822 241601addl-collector-mor@gujarat.gov.in
Shaileshkumar D GoklaniCollectorate Chhotaudepur Resident Additional Collector02669 233004rac-chhota@gujarat.gov.in
Shri Bharat Kantilal JoshiCollectorate KHEDA Resident Additional Collector02682 553336add-collector-khe@gujarat.gov.in
Subhash C SavaliaCollectorate MAHESANA Resident Additional Collector02762 222203Add-collector-meh@gujarat.gov.in
Sudhirkumar Karshanbhai PatelCollectorate AHMADABAD Resident Additional Collector07927 551046addl-collector-ahd@gujarat.gov.in
Undhad Chetan KaramshiCollectorate NARMADA Resident Additional Collector02640 222326rdc-nar@gujarat.gov.in