KISHTWAR: Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar,   Pankaj Kumar Sharma today reviewed the status of departmental court cases here at a meeting held at DC Office Complex. The Deputy Commissioner inquired about the filing of replies and objections by concerned departments in cases pending before different courts. Emphasis was laid on cases where ex-parte proceedings have been initiated due to non-filing of replies or non-appearance before the Courts.

The performance of Standing Counsels was also reviewed, with focus on compliance with court directions, coordination with departments and safeguarding of Government interests. The Deputy Commissioner stressed improved coordination between departments and the District Litigation Office to ensure robust legal representation.

Referring to the cases involving more than One Department, the DC asked for filing consolidated reply, unless there are specific directions from the Courts for filing of separate response by each department.

The modalities for expediting the cases involving huge financial implications, policy decisions, besides filing of appeals, revisions against the orders passed by the subordinate courts were also discussed in the meeting.

The Deputy Commissioner directed all concerned officers to give priority to court matters and ensure strict adherence to timelines to avoid adverse judicial outcomes. Regular monitoring and reviewing of court cases were emphasized to ensure accountability and effective disposal.

The meeting was attended by ADC, Pawan Kotwa; CEO KDA, Kaiser Bhawani; ACD, Manoj Kumar; SDM Paddar, Dr. Amit Kumar; SDM  Chatroo, Nayeem Ur Rehman; ACP, Neeraj Sharma, CEO, Sanjay Dogra, ExEn Jal Shakti, Rohit Wadera; CMO, Dr. Yudhvir Singh Kotwal; DLO Abdul Majid Kelam, ExEn PMGSY Marwah  and other Officers and concerned staff.

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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