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JAMMU: The Committee on Public Accounts (PAC) of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly today held a meeting under the Chairmanship of MLA, Sham Lal Sharma, to examine various Audit Para’s pertaining to Housing and Urban Development Department (H&UDD).

Legislators, Nazir Ahmad Khan (Gurezi), Balwant Singh Mankotia, Qaysar Jamshaid Lone, Javid Hassan Baig and Sajad Shaheen; members of the committee, Commissioner Secretary, H&UDD, Mandeep Kaur; Accountant General J&K, Tsewang Tharchin; Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC), Devansh Yadav; besides Secretary, Legislative Assembly, Manoj Kumar Pandit attended the meeting.

During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on the CAG’s Audit Paras 3.3 and 4.2.3 (2006-07) and 3.12 (2014-15) pertaining to  Housing and Urban development Department.

The Committee also reviewed the steps and action taken on CAG’s Audit Paras 8.5 (2000-01), 5.1 to 5.8 and 6.3 (2020-21) which have already been discussed by the Committee in its previous meeting held at Assembly Complex, Srinagar.

Accountant General J&K, Tsewang Tharchin, briefed the Committee about the queries and present status of various audit paras pertaining to H&UD Department.

Commissioner Secretary, H&UDD and Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) briefed the Committee about the action taken on query raised in the CAG’s Audit paras of H&UDD.

The Chairman highlighted the main objectives and working of the Committee and directed the senior officers of H&UDD to clear all hurdles for improving work culture and accountability. He also asked for fixing responsibility to ensure visible and effective development is extended to the people living in urban areas.

The Chairman directed the concerned officers to submit a comprehensive detailed report regarding Audit Para 6.3 (2020-21) with in ten days so that the final decision could be taken in this regard.

The members of the Committee gave their valuable suggestions to make the Committee more fruitful and result oriented. They also highlighted various issues pointed out in the CAG’s audit paras.

Among others Director, Local Bodies Kashmir, Qazi Sarwar; Director, Local Bodies Jammu, Kapil Sharma; VC, SDA, Mohammed Rafi besides senior officers of H&UDD and Assembly Secretariat attended the meeting.

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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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