{
  "id": 10685867,
  "title": "Tahsildars get 14 days to clear mining land NOCs, delays to go to Collectors automatically",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/tahsildars-get-14-days-to-clear-mining-land-nocs-delays-to-go-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T12:12:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/tahsildars-get-14-days-to-clear-mining-land-nocs-delays-to-go-to-collectors-automatically/article71523532.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mines and Geology's Principal Secretary Mukesh Kumar Meena has mandated officials to adhere strictly to deadlines for processing land No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for mining applications, aiming to eliminate delays via the OMEPS 2.0 system. During a video conference review, Meena emphasized that each application must be processed within the stipulated timeframe, with any delays to be escalated through the online portal immediately. In the revised process, a Tahsildar has 14 days from notification to issue or reject an NOC. Failure to act within this period results in automatic escalation to the Joint Collector, who has seven days to act. If further delays occur, the application moves to the District Collector, with another seven-day timeline. The system alerts the Director of Mines and Geology at each stage. Meena instructed Joint Collectors and Revenue officials to closely monitor pending applications, and District Collectors to ensure compliance by Tahsildars. He warned that wilful delay or negligence would be considered responsible behavior. Additionally, he directed Mines officials to thoroughly scrutinize applications and submit area plans indicating existing leases. Requests involving land within 500 meters of Reserved Forests should be simultaneously sent to District Forest Officers. Officials from all 26 districts participated in the implementation review.",
  "summary": "Mines Principal Secretary Mukesh Kumar Meena tells officials of all 26 districts to use the OMEPS 2.0 portal’s escalation mechanism and clear pending applications",
  "key_points": [
    "Tahsildars have 14 days to clear mining NOCs or face automatic escalation.",
    "Delays will be automatically sent to Joint Collectors within seven days.",
    "District Collectors have another seven days to act on delayed cases."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}