• Emphasises transparency, Accountability, Citizen-Centric Governance

SAMBA: Deputy Commissioner Samba Ayushi Sudan today convened a comprehensive review meeting of the Revenue Department at the DC Office Complex, Nandani Hills to assess progress on key reform initiatives and strengthen service delivery mechanism.

The meeting primarily focused on the removal of encroachments from Kahcharai and State land, the implementation of e-Office across all levels and the digitization of land records to ensure transparency and ease of access for citizens.

DC Sudan underscored that good governance in the Revenue Department hinges on timely and technology-driven record management. She directed officers to expedite the digitization of Jamabandis and Mussavis under the Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP) and ensure issuance of land passbooks in a time-bound manner. Progress on mutation attestation, SVAMITVA scheme and Conversion of Land Use (CLU) cases was also reviewed in detail.

The Deputy Commissioner highlighted the importance of providing efficient online public services under the Public Service Guarantee Act (PSGA) and urged all officers to ensure that public grievances received through the JK Samadhan portal are disposed of promptly and effectively.

Reviewing the progress of the e-Office initiative, she emphasized that the transition to digital file management should be completed at all levels to improve transparency, accountability, and inter-office coordination. She added that the use of digital platforms not only enhances efficiency but also reflects the administration’s commitment to responsive and citizen-centric governance.

DC Sudan directed field functionaries to maintain vigilance against land encroachments and to update records regularly to prevent unauthorized occupation of government land. She reiterated the district administration’s commitment to upholding transparency, efficiency and accountability in all revenue-related functions. The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Samba Jagdish Singh, Assistant Commissioner Revenue Ajay Bharti and Tehsildars of the district.

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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