Before whom does an appeal lie against order of an Assistant Collector (2nd grade)?

The revenue administration system in Punjab follows a hierarchical structure for appeals, ensuring that decisions made by lower authorities can be reviewed by higher ones. When an Assistant Collector (2nd grade) issues an order, there is a defined path for appeal. The correct answer is Collector. An appeal against an order passed by an Assistant Collector (2nd grade) lies with the Collector, who is the immediate superior revenue officer in the hierarchy. This allows for a review of the decision at a higher administrative level before potentially moving to even higher authorities. Options A (Assistant Collector (1st grade)) is generally at a similar or slightly higher initial jurisdiction level, not typically an appellate authority for 2nd grade. Options C (Executive District Officer (Revenue)) is an administrative designation, and D (Board of Revenue) is the highest appellate authority, but appeals usually proceed through the Collector first.