Correct Answer:
C. Enter premises used for dwelling with the permission of Collector
Revenue officers have powers to enter land for official duties, but these powers are legally constrained, especially concerning private dwellings, to protect citizens' privacy rights.
- Correct Option (C): Enter premises used for dwelling with the permission of Collector. A Revenue Officer can enter a dwelling for land measurement, but only with explicit permission from a higher authority like the Collector. This balances the need for official duty with the fundamental right to privacy.
- Distractor (A): Enter the lands or premises without permission of its owner and Distractor (B): Enter premises used for dwelling without occupier’s permission are generally not permissible for dwellings, as it infringes on privacy rights. For general land, entry might be allowed with prior notice, but not for private residences without specific authorization.
- Distractor (D): Enter premises used for dwelling with permission of Village Officer is incorrect because a Village Officer is typically a lower-ranking official and does not possess the authority to grant permission for a Revenue Officer to enter a dwelling for measurement; this power rests with a higher administrative authority like the Collector.
This rule safeguards privacy while enabling necessary official functions.