Duties of Zilladar are
a.) He is a Investigation Officer in almost every matter(except engineering matter like outlet size , o/l head etc.)
b.) He has to prepare tawan cases(cases of water theft ) in his section
c.)He has to prepare cases of wara sikni (section 33-35) of canal act.
d.)He has to prepare chakbandi cases (transfer of land from one to another outlet)
e.)He has to prepare warabandi cases(schedule of irrigators turn in outlet for irrigation water)
f.)He has to attend court for the appeals filed the irrigators against the decision of Canal Authorities related to his section.