BARAMULLA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, today chaired a meeting of the Building Operations Controlling Authority (BOCA) of GDA at the DC Office Complex, Baramulla to review key agenda points related to planning and construction activities under the jurisdiction of the Gulmarg Development Authority (GDA).

CEO GDA presented agenda points in front of committee and threadbare deliberation were held on all issues, and members put their views on issues. The meeting focused on thorough deliberation of 13 agenda points, which include scrutiny of building permission applications, evaluation of zoning compliance, discussion on constructions in restricted areas, and enforcement of building bylaws as per the Master Plan.

During the meeting, DC Baramulla underlined the importance of maintaining transparency, preventing unauthorized constructions, and streamlining the permission process. He directed all department heads to ensure inter-departmental coordination for timely and lawful disposal of all applications and make sure the implementation of master plan in letter and spirit.

Officers from the concerned departments present in the meeting provided inputs on technical, legal, and environmental aspects. Each case was assessed on merit, with emphasis on ensuring that all proposed constructions align with approved planning guidelines and ensure the construction to be focused  by following building bye laws.

Chief Executive Officer Gulmarg Development Authority, Superintendent Engineers R&B, Sub Divisional Magistrates Gulmarg, Divisional Forest Officer Tangmarg, Ecology & Environment Head, and others were present in the meeting. Chief Town planner Kashmir and Director Ecology and Environment Kashmir also joined the meeting through virtual mode.

In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

— Team JK Monitor

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