Kataka Durga Puja / Single-Window System for Durga Puja NOCs Begins in Kataka; Committees Can Apply Till Sept 21

Kataka, Sep 18: A single-window system for obtaining necessary NOCs and permissions for Durga Puja committees in Kataka has started from today, allowing organisers to submit applications for multiple clearances at one place instead of visiting different government offices.

The facility has been set up at Barabati Palace and will remain operational for four days -- September 18, 19, 20 and 21 -- from 10 am to 5 pm. The initiative has been introduced by the district administration to facilitate faster processing of the required permissions and NOCs for Puja committees.

Multiple Clearances Under One Roof
Through the single-window facility, Puja committees can submit applications and documents related to permissions from the tehsil office, RTO, R&B, police, Fire Services and other concerned departments.

The facility will also cover structural safety certificates, fire safety certificates, electrical safety certificates and permissions from the Kataka Municipal Corporation. Fees required for sound boxes and processing-related requirements can also be deposited through the system.

Officials from the concerned departments will remain present at Barabati Palace to receive applications and complete the necessary procedures.

NOCs To Be Issued After Verification
The entire process is being carried out under the direct supervision of Additional District Magistrate Kamaljit Das. Sub-Collector, Kataka Sadar, Dibyajyoti Smrutiranjan Singh has been designated as the nodal officer for the Single Window System.

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After submission of the applications, the documents will be verified. Puja committees can collect their NOCs from Barabati Palace 10 days after completion of the application process, according to the district administration.

Kamaljit Das, Additional District Magistrate of Kataka, said the system has been introduced in accordance with the Orissa High Court’s direction on ensuring safety during the festivities.

“As per Orissa High Court's direction, we have to make sure of safety such as electrical safety, structural safety, fire safety and so on. Earlier, members of the Puja committees had to visit nearly eight different offices to get NOCs. Now, they can get all the NOCs from this single-window clearance facility,” Das said.

The district administration has urged all Puja committees in Kataka city to use the facility and submit their applications for