SRINAGAR: Member Legislative Assembly (MLA), Surjeet Singh Slathia, today chaired meeting of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) held today at the Assembly Secretariat here. The meeting focused on streamlining the committee’s review processes and ensuring robust accountability across all government sectors.

Legislators Mubarik Gul, Shamim Firdous, Qaysar Jamshaid Lone, Altaf Ahmad Wani (Kaloo), Abdul Majeed Bhat (Larmi), Ranbir Singh Pathania, Ch. Mohammad Akram, Vikram Randhawa, Tanvir Sadik, besides Auditor General Tsewang Tharchin, Secretary JKLA Manoj Pandita along with officials from the Legislative Assembly were present in the meeting.

During the proceedings, the participating legislators assured full cooperation and commitment towards ensuring smooth and efficient functioning of the committee. To expedite accountability, the Committee has strongly urged all government departments to cooperate proactively. It was discussed that all the government departments are required to submit their detailed Action Taken Reports within a strict timeline of six months under the rule.

The Members of the committee actively apprised the meeting of their specific concerns and offered valuable, constructive suggestions to further improve the administrative oversight. The Members also suggested to hold meetings on a regular, consistent basis to ensure the thoroughly paced discussion and resolution of all pending audit paragraphs.

 Chairman, Surjeet Singh Slathia, emphasized the vital role of the Public Accounts Committee in maintaining the financial discipline. He assured that the panel will work diligently to address all the outstanding matters in a time-bound manner.

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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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