In yet another of its computerization drive, NIC has successfully computerized the General Stamp Office in Bombay.
The Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Mr. Manohar Joshi inaugurated the newly computerized General Stamp Office and the use of franking machines in August this year.
Given the increase in revenue collection, the strain on existing manpower had increased by leaps and bounds. It was in this backdrop that automation of work at the General Stamp Office, Bombay, was in the offing.
Keeping this in mind, computerization of the General Stamp Office was undertaken. After conducting an initial study on the feasibility of the project, NIC developed the necessary software that could integrate the working of stores, general sales and Amnesty Schemes.
The working of the sales counter has also been computerized. So far, 14 computers and 10 terminals have been installed for the purpose. For the dispersal of required services to customers, the General Stamp Office has, at present, 22 counters for sale of 13 different kinds of stamps.
The computerization of the General Stamp Office, apart from rendering quick service to the tax payer, will also help in the following:
- Creation of a database for planning future course of action.
- Developing a system for updating the database from time to time.
- Saving of man-hours required for tracing out discrepancies.
- Expediting retrieval and disposal of reference.
- Dispensing with a large number of registers required to be maintained daily.
- Correct accounting
Effective computerization by NIC has rendered it possible for the General Stamp Office to do away with tedious accounting procedures and other ledger related work.
Computerized services being offered at the General Stamp Office