Hologram Industry News

BALANGIR: The torn and mutilated land records, which were the causes of many litigations, have undergone a metamorphosis. Balangir tehsil office has evolved a unique mechanism under which each patta would have a hologram of the district etched on it.

The patta has been developed to check tampering. Once the mutation of land is done, it cannot be forged. While the content of the patta will be the same, only the look and design have been changed, said record keeper Bidhan Naik.

Designed by a Kolkata-based firm, it is being maintained by a computer professional and two manual record keepers.

‘‘After all the records are stored in a computer, which are copied from manual records, the patta is prepared and upon demand from land owners, it is given to them for a mere Rs 35,’’ informed record keeper Bidhan Naik.

Every information is copied in a disc and sent to the Board of Revenue and also uploaded in the website bhulekh.ori.nic.in. The hologram number is recorded in computer against the Record of Right (ROR) of an individual owner over a piece of land so that it can be referred to in case of need.

Also, the hard copies, which are maintained manually kept piling in the record room. For convenience, bundles have been numbered, which is reflected in the computer records.

Balangir tehsildar Surya Narayan Das said in order to avoid double standards, this system has been evolved. It has crossed experimental stage and now the system is working well, he added.
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CHENNAI 3 August 2008: The Postal Department will soon issue ‘Proof of Address’ cards to residents of Chennai, according to Chennai City Region Postmaster General M.S. Ramanujam.

At a press release on Sunday 3 August 2008, after launching new services at the Mylapore Post Office, he said the project was being implemented on a trial basis in Chennai, to be followed by other centres.

It would not replace any of the existing identification cards. “Basically, we are trying to help those coming into city on transfers and those seeking jobs. Most of them find it difficult to produce a proof of address. Our card will enable them to open a bank account, buy mobile phones, apply for a telephone connection and ration card among other things. However, if other user agencies accept it, then we don’t have any problem,” he said.

The tamper-proof, laminated card is valid for three years and will carry India Post’s hologram. The postal department will charge Rs. 210 per card. The card will be issued only to those who opt for it.

Mr. Ramanujam said these cards would be issued only by the Postmaster of Head Post Office. It would be issued within 10 days from the date of application. The services of postman and beat inspector would be roped in to check the credentials of the applicant.

“It can’t be misused. If the applicant changes the location, we will cancel the card. We are also ready to provide the database to investigating agencies, if need be,” he added.
Source: www.hindu.com