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  • Emphasises digitisation of Jamabandis, time-bound public service delivery

KATHUA: Deputy Commissioner Kathua, Rajesh Sharma today chaired a meeting with Revenue Officers of Hiranagar Sub Division to review the functioning of the Revenue Department and assess progress on key assignments.

The meeting was attended by SDM Hiranagar Phulail Singh, Tehsildar Hiranagar Anoop Sharma, Tehsildar Marheen Lekh Raj, Tehsildar Dinga Amb Amit Upadhaya and other revenue officials of the Sub Division.

During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner laid special focus on digitisation of Jamabandis and directed the officers to ensure that the process is carried out in a time-bound and error-free manner. He stressed that digitisation is essential for enhancing transparency, improving accessibility of land records and minimising disputes.

The DC instructed the Tehsildars to closely monitor the progress of scanning, verification and uploading of revenue records and ensure that pendency, if any, is cleared expeditiously. He also directed for proper coordination among field functionaries to maintain accuracy and authenticity of records.

Emphasising time-bound public service delivery, the Deputy Commissioner asked the officers to strictly adhere to timelines prescribed under the Public Services Guarantee Act and ensure prompt disposal of revenue-related services such as issuance of certificates, mutations and other public services.

He further directed the officers to hold regular public interaction camps at the Tehsil level to address grievances of the people and to ensure responsive and accountable administration at the grassroots level.

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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