POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Poonch Ashok Kumar Sharma, today chaired a meeting to review the cases related to Change of Land Use (CLU) and assess the progress achieved in the disposal of pending applications across the district.

During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner conducted a detailed review of the performance of the concerned departments in processing CLU applications and examined the status of all pending cases.

A total of 49 CLU cases were taken up for consideration. Of these, 09 cases were approved, 15 were rejected, 04 were reverted to the concerned departments for compliance, while 21 cases were deferred for further examination and submission of the required documents.

Emphasising transparency, efficiency and accountability in the disposal of CLU cases, the Deputy Commissioner directed all concerned officers to ensure the timely issuance of No Objection Certificates (NOCs), after proper scrutiny and verification of all relevant documents. He stressed that unnecessary delays should be avoided and that inter-departmental coordination must be strengthened for the speedy disposal of applications.

The Deputy Commissioner reiterated that every CLU application must be processed strictly in accordance with the prescribed rules, policies and government guidelines to ensure fairness, uniformity and timely decision-making.

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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.

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