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  • Stresses on timely disposal of cases under PSGA and efficient delivery of other public services

BUDGAM: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Athar Aamir Khan, today chaired a meeting to review the functioning of Revenue services across all tehsils of the district. 

The meeting was held at the DC Office Complex, Budgam, and attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Mehraj ud din shah, ACR Budgam, all Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDMs), AC Defence, Tehsildars, NTs and other Revenue officials. ACR budgam briefed the chair regarding overall scenario of the district with regard to revenue services.

The DC emphasized the need for 100% digitization of Jamabandis to enhance transparency and efficiency in land records management. He directed all Revenue officials to prioritize clearing pendency under various heads and ensure prompt service delivery to the general public at all Revenue offices across the district.

The DC instructed officers to assess rejected and reverted cases under the Public Services Guarantee Act (PSGA) in their respective jurisdictions. He stressed that disposal of these cases should be carried out in a time-bound manner, ensuring that citizens do not face unnecessary delays.

The DC also reviewed the status of work on the Administrative infrastructure projects of Tehsil Office, BK Pora and Niabats of Nagam, Soibugh, and Kachwari. He directed the concerned officers to maintain close coordination with executing agencies to ensure completion of these projects so as to dedicate them to public.

The DC reiterated the importance of responsive governance and emphasized that Revenue officials must remain proactive in addressing public grievances. Regular monitoring and adherence to timelines were stressed to uphold the standards of service delivery.

He also reviewed the status of disposal of land acquisition related cases, fencing of State land, disposal of cases on Revenue Court Cases, Management Portal, disposal of inheritance mutations, maintenance of stock registry and issuance of various certificates such as income and category and other related file records at Revenue offices.

The DC directed all Revenue officers to uphold accountability, ensure efficient service delivery, and remain committed to the welfare of the district’s citizens. During the meeting, the DC also directed officers to ensure interdepartmental coordination for identification and demarcation of land for the remaining Panchayat Ghars across the district, so that the necessary infrastructure can be developed in a timely manner.

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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