Online Services for Mining Lease and Quarry Permit
MEGHALAYA
Solution for Government Internal Functioning
Land records
Published By: SeMT
| Online Services for Mining Lease and Quarry Permit is a web portal initiated by the Directorate of Minerals Resources (DMR) to facilitate online applications for Mining Lease and Quarry Permit. Users must first register on the website to access the services, after which they can log in to the system and fill out the required application forms. Applicants are required to upload all mandatory documents in PDF format and submit the application online through the portal. Once submitted, the application is forwarded to DMR officers for scrutiny. The officers examine the application and either approve it or forward it to a higher competent authority for further approval. Upon successful verification and approval, the concerned permit or lease is issued to the applicant. |
Project Details
Brief Background
| Traditionally, the process of applying for mining leases and quarry permits involved manual paperwork, physical submissions, and multiple departmental visits, leading to delays, lack of transparency, and administrative inefficiencies. To streamline this process and improve accessibility, the Directorate of Minerals Resources (DMR) in colaboration with NIC has initiated the development of the Online Services for Mining Lease and Quarry Permit portal. This web-based system enables applicants to submit applications digitally, upload required documents, and track the approval process online. The portal also facilitates efficient scrutiny and decision-making by DMR officers, thereby ensuring transparency, accountability, and timely issuance of mining leases and permits. |
Objective
| The main objective of this software is to allow users to apply online application for Mining Lease and Quarry Permit where after the submission of application the DMR Officers will scrutinized the application followed the issuance of the Permit or lease. |
Benefits
| Benefits of the Online Mining Lease and Quarry Permit Portal : • Reduces manual paperwork and dependence on physical submissions. • Saves time by enabling online application and document upload. • Improves transparency in the application and approval process. • Allows easy tracking of application status by applicants. • Minimizes delays caused by manual processing. • Enhances efficiency and accuracy in scrutiny by DMR officers. • Provides centralized and secure storage of application data and documents. • Reduces administrative workload for government departments. • Enables faster communication between applicants and authorities. • Ensures timely issuance of mining leases and quarry permits. |
Implementation Methodology
| Implementation Methodology of the Online Services are as follows: • Requirement analysis is carried out to understand the existing manual process and system needs. • Functional and technical requirements are identified for users, DMR officers, and competent authorities. • System design is prepared, including database design and user management role. • The web portal is developed to support user registration, login, and online application submission. • Provision is made for uploading required documents in PDF format. • Application workflow is implemented for scrutiny, approval, and forwarding by officers of the Directorate. • Security features are incorporated to protect user data and documents. • The system is tested for functionality, performance, and security. • After successful testing, the application is deployed on the server. • Training and guidance are provided to users and officials. • Regular maintenance and updates are performed to ensure smooth operation. |
Implementing Agency Details
Name of implement agency
National Informatics Centre, Meghalaya
Name of Representative of Agency
State Informatics Officer, NIC
Representative Agency Email
sio-megh@@nic.in
