SAMBA: Deputy Commissioner Samba Ayushi Sudan today chaired a meeting of the District Rent Assessment Committee (DRAC) to review and deliberate upon rent assessment proposals pertaining to private buildings presently rented by the government departments across the district.

The Committee examined 14 rent assessment cases related to buildings being utilized by different government departments, including the Health Department, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department and other offices. The proposals were reviewed in detail, taking into consideration prescribed norms, infrastructure facilities, administrative requirements and supporting documentation.

After detailed deliberations, the Committee approved 12 cases, while two cases were deferred for incomplete documentation and procedural deficiencies. The Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned departments to address the shortcomings and resubmit the cases for consideration at the earliest.

Emphasizing transparency, accountability and due diligence in the utilization of rented accommodations for government purposes, the Deputy Commissioner instructed all district officers to ensure thorough verification of documents and conduct independent assessments before finalizing rental arrangements and forwarding proposals to the Committee. The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, District Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Officer, Executive Engineer PWD, Chief Medical Officer, Chief Agriculture Officer and other concerned officers.

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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.

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