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UDHAMPUR: The District legal Services Authority today reviewed the implementation of the directions of Supreme Court of India in:- “S. Rajaseekaran vs Union  of India & Ors”, including  Hit and  Run Motor Accident Compensation Scheme, 2022 here at a meeting  of Scheme Committee members.

The meeting was chaired by Secretary DLSA Sumati Sharma in her Office Chamber and attended by Assistant Commissioner (Revenue) Dr. Umesh Shan; Incharge Dy. SP Headquarters Jitendar Singh Sambyal and Litigation Officer Rimpy Sharma- all members. 

The meeting discussed modalities for spreading public awareness about the Compensation to be provided to Victims of Hit and Run Motor Accidents as recommended by the SC.

The meeting observed that generating mass public awareness about the scheme i.e. Victim Compensation of Hit and Run Motor Accidents Scheme, 2022 form key of the Committee guidelines.    The meeting noted that it is mandatory for every officer in charge of Police Station to forward FAR (First Accident Report) to the CEO (Claim Enquiry Officer) within one month from the date of accident.

The Committee also recommended that I/Os should spread awareness amongst the victims and the victim’s family about compensation and report to us how many cases were registered and how many were compensated in this year. 

  Member Jitendar Singh Sambyal, Incharge, Deputy Superintendent of Police Hqrs, Udhampur was asked to spread awareness amongst the SHOs of District Udhampur about the scheme. 

The meeting decided to organize an awareness programme or training for t I/Os dealing with the hit and run cases. The Secretary DLSA Udhampur advised the Members of the Committee to submit reports regarding implementation of the scheme in next two months.

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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