Land Administration - Land Information Systems Case Study

Web-based management information system for housing

Develop a Management Information System for the KHB

Background and Objectives

Karnataka Housing Board (KHB) is a statutory State Government of Karnataka undertaking, established in 1962. KHB has its presence in the State through a wide network of Project Offices. It has developed and implemented many prestigious housing projects throughout the State, providing housing accommodations to many.

The objective of the project was to develop a Management Information System for KHB, which caters to the various needs of the Site users. The KHB MIS provides a solution that has facility to view Project specific information on maps using GIS mapping tools.

Magnasoft's MIS for KHB's GIS project

Key Aspects of the Project

  • The system provides the facility to view property related information on maps
  • The entire property related part for each project handled by KHB is maintained by the new system
  • The system with a new user interface provides a new look and feel
  • The system communicates with CCSL database to get applicant related information which is updated by CCSL application for property status and registration number.
  • Provides the facility to manage users and user groups
  • Provides the facility to view deviations in the plans in textual format and on the map
  • The system provides the facility to generate reports
  • Intensive 2 day training for 80 users of KHB on the GIS application

Services Rendered and Methodology

  • Digitization
  • Phase I Web Application Development
    • Viewing of project information on maps - state map, district map, location/key plan, layout/site plan, floor plan
    • Map functionalities - pan, zoom, display, etc.
    • Application status
    • Account information
    • Status updating
  • Upgrading existing KHB website
  • Phase II Web Application Development (for KHB administration and operators)
    • User management
    • Uploading
    • Deviation information
    • Reporting
    • Auction information

      Screenshot 1 of auction information
    • Screenshot 2 of auction information

Tools Used

  • AutoCAD Map 2000
  • Autodesk MapGuide Server 6.0
  • MS SQL Server 2000
  • PHP 4.0
  • Internet Information Server 5.0

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