noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
jurisdiction; having authority over; competent authority
Used especially of government offices, police, courts, tax offices, and similar bodies that are officially responsible for a place, matter, or organization. Common in 所轄の and 所轄する constructions.
事件は所轄の警察署が担当している。
The police station with jurisdiction is handling the case.
この地域を所轄する税務署に問い合わせてください。
Please contact the tax office that has jurisdiction over this area.
手続きの前に所轄庁へ確認した。
I checked with the competent authority before starting the procedure.