MANUAL-1 

Particulars of Organization, Functions & Duties

[Section-4 (1) (b) (i)]

1) Objective/ Purpose of Public Authority:

     The Objective of this Authority is to Undertake, Geological Survey & Mineral Exploration work in the Districts of undivided Dhenkanal, Cuttack and puri.

2) Mission/ Vision:

Mission is to locate and assess mineral resources of economic importance in the above districts.

3) Brief History & Background of its Establishment:

    This office was created on 1981 at Dhenkanal to facilitate Geological Survey and Mineral exploration work in the areas under its Jurisdiction.

4) Duties of the Public Authority:

     The Main Duty is to undertake the Mineral Exploration & Geological Survey work that are programmed Annually by State Geological Programming Board including Official work like office establishment (Administration/ Financial transaction work etc.).

5) Main Activities/ Function of the Public Authority:

     The Main Function is to undertake Geological Survey & Exploration work in undivided Dhenkanal, Cuttack and Puri district to evaluate their resource figure and grade.

6) List of Services wing provided by the Public Authority with a brief write-up on them:

     The technical officers and staff provide services in relation to Geological survey & exploration work in form of geological mapping, surveying, pitting, trenching, drilling, sampling, analysis and preparation of field report.

7) Expectation of the Public Authority from the Public for enhancing its Effectiveness & Efficiency:

The Office conducts Geo-scientific work, hence no expectations are desired by public.

8) Arrangement and Methods made for seeking Public Participation/ Contribution:

This office performs only Geo-scientific work, hence dies not seek any Public Participation/ Contribution.

9) Mechanism available for Monitoring the Service Delivery & Public Grievance Resolution:

Not under the purview because functioning office office is purely on Geo-scientific work.

10) Postal Address of Main Office:

Office of the Director of Geology Zonal Survey, Dhenkanal Mahisapat,
At/Po/Dist.- Dhenkanal,
Pin: 759001
Telephone: 06762-226605 (Office)

11) Working Hour both for Office and Public:

     Morning Hours of the Office: 10.00 A.M. To 05.00 P.M.Closing Hours of the Office: 07.00 A.M. To 01.00 P.M. (Summer).