SRINAGAR: In order to finalize the various Rent Assessment Cases of the buildings under utilisation of different Government Departments, meeting of the District Rent Assessment Committee(DRAC) was held under the Chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat here at Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex.

Among others, the meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Mir Imtiyaz-Ul Aziz, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Aadil Fareed, Superintending Engineer R&B South, Tehteel Yousuf, Superintending Engineer R&B North Shabir Ahmad, the meeting was attended by members of all the concerned Departments whose Offices are functioning from private buildings in the District.

During the DRAC meeting, as many as 20 rent cases of buildings presently used by Government Departments including School Education, Handicraft & Handloom, ICDS, Health, Skill Development, Sheep Husbandry, Libraries & Research and J&K Buildings & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board were put forth before the Committee for fixing of monthly rent.

The Committee deliberated over all the rent assessment cases in detail and each case was examined thoroughly. At the outset, out of the total 20 cases, 13 cases were approved while 7 other cases were scheduled to be put up again due to some technical deficiencies. On the occasion, the Chairman DRAC impressed on Officers to ensure that vacant Government buildings are given priority for functioning of various Offices. He also stressed on clearing all pending rent assessment cases.

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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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