law: Pension’s Act, 1871
  5. Claims to be made to Collector, Deputy Commissioner, or
  
  other authorized officer
  Any person having a claim relating to any such pension or grant
  
  may prefer such claim to the Collector of the District or Deputy Commissioner
  
  or other officer authorized in this behalf by the 11[appropriate Government],
  
  and such Collector, Deputy Commissioner or other officer shall dispose of such
  
  claim in accordance with such rules as the Chief Revenue Authority may, subject
  
  to the general control of the 11[appropriate Government], from time to time,
  
  prescribe in this behalf.