NAC Purushottamapur

  MANUAL-1 

Particulars of Organization, Functions & Duties

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

Aims and Objectives of the Organization:

To look after the health, sanitation, water supply, roads, safety and public convenience of the citizen of the urban inhabitants. This includes improvement and up-gradation of the socio-economical status of the Urban Poor's.

Mission/Vision:

Local Self Government under the statute consisting of the local people as representatives to the Council for carrying out the functions as provided under the Odisha Municipal Act/Rules, for the public health, safety and convenience of the citizens of the town.

History and Background for its Establishment:

This N.A.C has been constituted in the year 1973 vide H & UD Deptt. Notification 35379/HUD, dtd: 22.12.1972 and started functioning as a fully-fledged NAC with effect from 01.01.1973.

There are 03 number of Revenue villages functioning in this NAC. The details are indicated below.

(1) Purushottampur
(2) Kanaka
(3) Kumari

There are 14 numbers of election wards, which have been divided into eleven collection wards. The Total population of the NAC as per 2001 census is 14249. And Total population of the NAC as per 2011 census is 15366.

Organization Chart – Purushottampur NAC

As per Rule 428 of the Odisha Municipal Rules, 1953, the Chairperson serves as the Head of the Department of Purushottampur Notified Area Council (NAC).
The Executive Officer functions as the Controlling Officer overseeing the administrative and functional responsibilities of the NAC.

The following key sections operate under the NAC, each managed by designated officials:

a) General Office Establishment

• Headed by the Junior Assistant, responsible for the overall clerical and administrative support.

b) Accounts, Budget & Bills Section

• Managed by the Accountant, who handles financial planning, budgeting, and bill processing.

c) Public Works Section

• Led by the Assistant Engineer, supported by a Junior Engineer.

• This section is responsible for all infrastructure development and maintenance works.

d) Tax Section

• Headed by 2 Tax Collectors with assistance from 3 Assistant Tax Collectors.

• Responsible for property tax collection and related assessments.

e) Sanitation Section

• Managed by a team comprising:

  • 1 Junior Sanitation Expert

  • 1 Sanitary Inspector (In-Charge)

  • 4 Sanitation Supervisors

This team supervises the work of 80 Sweepers (Regular, DLR & Outsourced).
Garbage collection is facilitated by 2 Tractors and 2 Battery-Operated Vehicles.

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Allocation of Business – Purushottampur NAC

Duties and Mission Objectives

The NAC performs its functions in accordance with the provisions of the Odisha Municipal Act, 1950 and the Odisha Municipal Rules, 1953.
The mission is to ensure sustainable urban development, enhance civic amenities, and improve the quality of life for residents.

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Key Services Rendered

Purushottampur NAC provides a wide range of civic and public welfare services, including:

• Sanitation and Solid Waste Management

• Septic Tank (Cesspool) Cleaning

• Street Lighting

• Water Supply

• Roads, Drains, and Culvert Construction

• Development of Smart Parks and Open Spaces

• Model Crematorium

• Child Play Stations

• Trade Licenses

• Marriage Registrations

• Building Plan Approvals

• AWAAS Yojana Implementation

• Harischandra Sahayata Yojana

• Disbursement of Social Pensions

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Citizen Interaction Mechanisms

The NAC engages with the public regularly through:

• Awareness Campaigns on Local Self Government (LSG) Day

• Regular meetings with Area Level Federations (ALFs) and Self Help Groups (SHGs)

• Consultations with Market Associations, Senior Citizens, and Local Intellectuals

• Interactive forums on special occasions and development initiatives

 

Postal address of the main office, attached/sub-ordinate office/field units etc.:

Notified Area Council, Purushottampur,

At/Po- NAC Office, Bada Bazar, Near RI Office,

Purushottampur, Ganjam-761018

Purushottampur, Dist. Ganjam.

Working Hours both for Office and Public:

Office Hours: - 10.00 A.M. to 5.00 P.M.
Public for Sanitation: - 5.00 A.M. to 09.00 A.M. & 2.00 P.M. to 5.00 P.M.
During summer: - 5.00 A.M. to 09.00 A.M. & 3.00 P.M. to 6.00 P.M.

Public Interaction, If Any:

By organizing awareness meeting on L.S.G.Day and other occasions the interaction is usually made.

Grievance redresses mechanism:

One Junior Assistant is the in charge of public grievance. A register has been maintained for compliance of the grievances.