MANUAL-1 

Particulars of Organization, Functions & Duties

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

1. History & Background of its Establishment:

     The Circle Mining Office has been functioning at Berhampur since1963 and its Head quarter is located at Berhampur At present Mining Office is functioning in its rented building at Vivek Vihar - HIG - D/3 at Ambapua in the District of Ganjam under the Administrative control of Director of Mines, Odisha and Deptt. of Steel and Mines, Govt. of Odisha.

2. Jurisdiction:

     Administrative jurisdiction of the Circle Mining Office, Ganjam Circle, Berhampur extends over two revenue district namely Ganjam and Gajapati District.

Sub-ordinate offices under Circle Mining Office, Ganjam Circle, Berhampur.

i) Office of the Asst. Mining Officer, Gajapati, Paralakhemundi.

ii) Survey and Demarcation of Mineral bearing area:

     Watch and ward of Odisha Minerals (Prevention of Theft, Smuggling, Illegal Mining, Possession, Storage, Trading & Transportation) Rules 2007.

3. Allocation of Duties:

a) Inspect work of different mines under concerned jurisdiction.
b) Inspect mineral transaction, transportation to ensure raising of mineral from non-forest areas.
c) Development and administration of minor minerals.
d) Odisha Minerals (Prevention of Theft, Smuggling, Illegal Mining, Possession, Storage, Trading & Transportation) Rules 2007.

4. Strength of the Posts: