The Citizen Land Service Centre-2 has opened in Purana Paltan in the capital to help citizens access various land-related services free of charge.

Land Minister Md Mizanur Rahman Minu inaugurated the centre at house No. 71 in Purana Paltan around 12:30pm on Sunday. State Minister for Land Mir Mohammed Helal Uddin also attended the programme.

The centre will assist citizens with applications for land mutation, certified copies of khatians (land records), land development tax payments and mouza maps, among other services.

It will also help people submit mutation applications, pay court fees and duplicate carbon receipt (DCR) fees, apply online for certified khatian copies, pay land development tax and apply for mouza maps.

The assistance will be free, though applicable government fees for individual services may still apply.

The centre will also help citizens use the “Bhumi” mobile app and other authorised online and automated land services. It will receive land-related complaints and advise citizens on resolving various problems.

The Ministry of Land has taken the initiative to simplify land services, reduce harassment and ensure more transparent and faster service delivery.

The ministry hopes the centre will reduce the difficulties citizens face when accessing land services online and make the process easier.

Acting Land Secretary Md Emdadul Hoq Chowdhury and relevant officials were present at the inauguration.