The GroundWater Surveys and Development Agency, the Government of Maharashtra provides online facility to user to apply for Sand Survey. User can read the instructions and fill the form. Online service is provided by the government to save time of the user. The portal is available in two languages English and Marathi; user can select any of the preferred language. However, the application form can be printed and applied in person along with the necessary documents to the Senior Geologist.

Apply Online through aaplesarkar :

1. To apply online, the applicant shall follow the given aaple sarkar link: Link and click on the "New User? Register Here" tab.
2. From the given options, select any one mode to create User ID and Password.
3. Now verify UID or Create your own user profile using OTP verification on your mobile.
4. A new page will open up where the applicant has to fill up all the personal detail(Name, D.O.B, Age, Gender, etc) in the portal.
5. Now enter the address as per the document.
6. After that provide mobile number and OTP, PAN No., UID No., and confirm password.
7. Now upload a photograph between 5kB to 20kB in JPEG format.
8. Now choose from the drop now menu any one of the Proof of Identity.
9. Finally provide a Proof of Address by clicking from the menu on screen.
10. Click on the declaration box and then click the "Register" tab.
11. After login, click Link and then click on “Apply”.
12. The applicant will get an application displayed.
13. Fill up the application form correctly and pay the requisite fee.
14. On completion, the applicant will be notified.
15. You can check the status of the application in the portal by signing in with User ID and password.

Apply Through Centres:

1. To apply for Sand Survey through centres, the applicant has to visit the respective “CSC” centre/sewa kendra. Please tap on the following link to locate the centre according to the respective district: link.
2. Make sure to have the documents that are listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
3. An application form can be obtained through the kiosk operator upon visiting the centre.
4. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary information in the application form.
5. Submit the application form with “Required Documents” to the office. It is advised to take the documents in original to the kiosk for scanning purposes.
6. The operator will process the application online.
7. On successful submission, the applicant will receive an application number as acknowledgement. The applicant will also get a transaction number as a text message on their registered mobile number.
8. Pay the fee as given in the “Fees” section of this page and collect the receipt.
9. An ”SMS” triggered update on application status will be sent to the applicant’s mobile. Please keep track of the notification.
10. Upon the satisfaction of the authorities, the permission will be granted according to the application.

Apply in Person:

1. Applications can also be made in-person through the Ground Water Survey and Development Agency (Government of Maharashtra) offices and sub-offices.
   
2. Applicant will be able to find the office location information and contact information under the following link: Office Contacts
   
3. Please make sure you have all the documents (if any) that are listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
   
4. Fill the application form with the required information
   
5. Submit the form in person to ground water survey & development agency.
   
6. After the authorities validate your application and the documents that are submitted they will allow for sand survey.

Mandatory documents (all the documents mentioned are mandatory)

• Aadhar Card
• Application from Collector Office
  
  

Photocopy of documents should be attached while applying in person and scanned documents should be uploaded while applying online. Keep all the documents in scanned form like JPEG, GIF and PDF, so that it can be uploaded while making online application on the website. If submitting in person, xerox copies needs to be attached.

Further information and clarification can be obtained through following link: Contact Information

MAHARASHTRA REMOTE SENSING APPLICATION CENTRE,(Autonomous Body of Planning Department, Govt. of Maharashtra)
VNIT Campus, S.A. Road, Nagpur – 440 010
Tel.No.0712-2220086 / 2238576 (EPBX) 0712-2225893 (FAX)0712-2220032 (Director),
Mobile : 9284003977 – Director, Dr. Subrata N. Das
Mobile :9284003980 –Administrative Officer, Shri D.B. Deore
Email : info@mrsac.maharashtra.gov.in

MUMBAI BRANCH : 8th Floor, G.T. Hospital Complex,
Lokmanya Tilak Marg, Mumbai – 400 001
Tel.No. 022 –22620540
Mobile 9284003978 – Head, Shri V.M. Ghare
Email : info.mumbai@mrsac.maharashtra.gov.in

PUNE BRANCH :4th Floor,New Administrative Building,
D-Wing, Opp. Council Hall,Camp,Pune – 411001 
Tel.No. 020-26136132 / 26136133 
Mobile 9284003979 – Head, Dr. S.A. Patil
Email : info.pune@mrsac.maharashtra.gov.in

Water Supply and sanitation department contacts, Maharashtra: Refer

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It takes seven days to process the request.

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• Sand survey helps to identify technical issues such as poor soil composition or poor drainage. It is important to know the composition of sand in advance so that there is no other loss in long run.

How is the sand survey done?
A soil survey is carried out by a suitably qualified consultant or company. Typically both the top soil and subsoil are investigated, which determines soil material, pH levels, particle size and potential contamination.
Typically some trial holes are dug in the presence of the engineer so that they can take photos and notes of what they see, and also take soil samples for analysis. Holes (which can be up to 3m deep) are then filled in following the survey. Another way is to take some samples using an auger rig and there are companies who can do the survey on chargeable basis.

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• Maharashtra Remote Sensing Application Center
  
• Maharashtra Right to Public Services Act
  
• Ground water survey and Development agency, Maharashtra
  
• Central Ground Water Board
  
• Water Supply and Sanitation Department, Maharashtra

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