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RAMBAN: Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Mohammad Alyas Khan today chaired a comprehensive review meeting with Collectors Land Acquisition to assess the status of Revenue Court Cases (RCC), determination of stamp duty rates for approved road and other projects, besides the delivery of services under the Public Service Guarantee Act (PSGA).

The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Varunjeet Singh Charak; Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Shokat Hayat Mattoo; SDM Banihal, Mohammad Naseeb Bajran; SDM Gool, Imtiaz Ahmed; SDM Ramsoo, Syed Mazahir Hussain Shah, besides other Revenue officials. Reviewing issues related to Land Acquisition, the Deputy Commissioner directed the Collectors to strictly adhere to rules and established norms while acquiring land for the government projects. 

The DC further emphasized the importance of timely disposal of pending Revenue Court Cases, with transparency, efficiency and accountability as benchmarks.  The Deputy Commissioner directed the Tehsildars to organise public grievances redressal camps at least at two villages in a week in respective tehsils. He also instructed the SDMs to preside over such camps once a week.

While reviewing services under PSGA, the Deputy Commissioner reiterated that all notified public services must be delivered within the stipulated timelines mandated by the Act. He cautioned officials that delays or negligence in service delivery would not be tolerated. Reaffirming the District administration’s commitment to strengthening governance at the grassroots level, the DC said that prompt and quality redressal of public grievances and revenue matters is crucial for ensuring effective and citizen-friendly 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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