• Calls for early completion of Jamabandi digitization, clearance of pending mutations, crackdown on illegal mining, drug trafficking

POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Poonch Ashok Kumar Sharma today chaired a meeting to take a comprehensive review of working and services of the Revenue Department. The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Tahir Mustafa Malik; Assistant Commissioner Revenue Muhammad Sayeed; Sub-Divisional Magistrate Mendhar Imran Kataria; Sub Division Magistrate Surankote Farooq Khan; besides Tehsildars,  Naib Tehsildars and other revenue staff.  A detailed discussion was held on multiple aspects of revenue administration, with a special focus on digitization of land records.

The Deputy Commissioner took a Tehsil-wise review of the digitization of Jamabandis and assessed the progress achieved so far. He directed the officers to expedite the pending digitization work and ensure its early completion. The status of digitization in all six tehsils Balakote, Haveli, Mandi, Mendhar, Surankote and Mankotewas thoroughly reviewed including the status of backlog mutations. Officers were asked to clear all pending cases at the earliest and provide reasons for delays.

Detailed discussions were also held on pending mutations, cadastral maps (including Mussavis and Lathas) and their digitization status. The Deputy Commissioner stressed digitization of mutations in a transparent manner to ensure that the people get their rightful ownership. The meeting also reviewed revenue court cases on the RCCMS portal, services under the PSGA Revenue Plus portal and the disposal status of the same. Tehsil-wise progress of Minor Irrigation census and status of grievances registered on the JK Samadhan portal and RTI applications were also assessed.

The Deputy Commissioner stressed strict check on illegal mining and directed the concerned Tehsildars to establish checkpoints (nakas) within their jurisdictions to curb such activities and take strict action against violators. In addition, the Deputy Commissioner directed SDMs and other officers to actively support the ongoing 100-day Nasha Mukt campaign by identifying and taking action against drug peddlers in their respective areas. He also emphasized the need to monitor courier services in coordination with SDPOs to prevent misuse for

The meeting concluded with a strong emphasis on accountability, transparency and timely completion of all pending tasks to ensure effective governance and public service delivery.

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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