POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Poonch Ashok Kumar Sharma today chaired meetings to review rent assessment cases of government offices functioning from rented buildings and Change of Land Use (CLU) permission cases. Among those present were District Programme Officer POSHAN/ICDS, Tehsildar Headquarters, other district officers concerned and representatives of various departments.

The rent assessment meeting reviewed pending cases in detail, and the officers concerned discussed steps for their timely examination, assessment and disposal as per applicable rules and procedures.

The Deputy Commissioner stressed proper documentation, verification of records and effective inter-departmental coordination, and directed the officers concerned to submit the requisite information and process pending cases without delay.

In a separate meeting on CLU permissions, the committee deliberated on the cases with reference to revenue records, land-use provisions and applicable rules and regulations. Mr Sharma directed the officers concerned to ensure thorough scrutiny and timely disposal of all CLU cases in strict compliance with statutory provisions and prescribed procedures.

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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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