REASI: A meeting of the District Rent Assessment Committee (DRAC) was convened today under the chairpersonship of Deputy Commissioner Reasi, Nidhi Malik to deliberate on rent assessment proposals for buildings currently engaged by the government departments across the district.

The Committee reviewed 29 rent assessment cases involving properties utilized by different departments including Health, Police, Handicrafts and others. Each case was thoroughly examined, taking into account administrative requirements, infrastructure conditions and supporting documentation.

Out of the 29 cases presented, 10 were approved, 1 case was rejected, while 18 were deferred due to incomplete documentation and other procedural shortcomings. The Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned district officers and the Public Works Department (PWD) to address the deficiencies promptly.

The DC emphasized the importance of verifying all necessary details before renting private buildings for government use to avoid potential civil disputes. She further advised the district officers to conduct independent assessments prior to finalizing any rental arrangements and forwarding applications to the rent assessment committee.

Additionally, the Deputy Commissioner urged officials to prioritize the use of vacant government-owned buildings for official purposes, with rented accommodations to be considered only as a last resort.

The meeting was attended by ADC Rakesh Kumar, ACR Nitin Verma, SE PWD, Chief Medical Officer, Chief Agriculture Officer, District Social Welfare Officer and other concerned officials.

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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.

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