RAMBAN: Deputy Commissioner Ramban Mohammad Alyas Khan today chaired a meeting of the Building Operations Controlling Authority (BOCA) of the Patnitop Development Authority (PDA) to review and decide key matters pertaining to planning, building permissions and construction activities within the PDA jurisdiction. The meeting was attended by CEO PDA Virender Kumar Manyal; ACR Shokat Hayat Mattoo; XEN PWD, DFO and officers from concerned departments, who provided technical, legal, and environmental inputs. Town Planner Manoj Kumar joined the meeting through virtual mode.

At the outset, the CEO PDA presented the agenda before the committee, following which detailed discussions were held on various cases. The meeting examined applications related to construction of residential and commercial buildings, repair and renovation of existing structures, permissions sought by hereditary local residents and development of land, including both fresh and pending cases. All matters were assessed on merit with strict focus on adherence to the Patnitop Master Plan and applicable building bylaws.

The Deputy Commissioner emphasized the need for transparency, timely disposal of applications and strict action against unauthorized constructions. He directed all departments to strengthen interdepartmental coordination to ensure smooth, lawful and efficient processing of building permission cases. He further stressed the importance of executing development works strictly in accordance with the Master Plan to preserve the ecological and tourism value of the Patnitop area.

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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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