• 22 out of 33 rent cases approved; emphasis on timely payment and safety of government-rented properties

POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Ashok Kumar Sharma today chaired a meeting of the District Rent Assessment Committee (DRAC) in the Conference Hall of the DC Office, Poonch. The committee held detailed deliberations with concerned departments and private building owners regarding rent assessment cases of government offices functioning in rented accommodations.

Out of 33 cases taken up for consideration, 22 were approved, 02 rejected, while 09 were deferred pending further clarification and submission of requisite documents. The cases pertained to departments including Education, Revenue, Health, Ayush, Handloom, Handicraft, Agriculture, CDPO, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Animal and Sheep Husbandry and Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM).

Addressing the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner emphasized the timely payment of rent to private building owners and underscored the importance of ensuring safety and security of government-rented properties. He directed departments to strictly adhere to guidelines and complete all formalities without delay.

The meeting was attended by Assistant Commissioner Revenue Mohd Sayeed, ACP, concerned Executive Engineers, Chief Education Officer, Chief Medical Officer, Chief Agriculture Officer, Tehsildar Headquarters and officers from DSHO, FCS&CA, Ayush, Handicraft, Handloom, Sheep Husbandry along with other departmental representatives. Private building owners also participated in the deliberations.

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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