SAMBA: The Enforcement Wing of the State Taxes Department, Samba, has achieved a remarkable feat in the ongoing financial year 2024-25 by imposing penalties amounting to Rs. 1.2 crore after detecting 190 cases of GST violations related to the movement of goods in transit. The rigorous enforcement measures, carried out under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner State Taxes Enforcement Samba, Sanjay Gupta have targeted high tax-prone commodities, including metal scrap, cement, granite/marble, TMT bars, and tobacco.

This significant achievement has been made possible under the supervisory guidance of Commissioner State Taxes P.K. Bhat and Additional Commissioner Namrita Dogra. Their strategic direction has empowered the enforcement team to adopt innovative approaches such as enhanced e-way bill verification, data analytics, and round-the-clock vigilance activities, including 24x7 checkpoints (Nakas).

Notably, the Enforcement Wing verified 2,67,519 e-way bills during the current financial year till November 2024, reflecting a 72% increase over the previous year. This surge demonstrates the department's commitment to preventing GST non-compliance and ensuring a transparent tax regime.

The commendable efforts of Assistant Commissioner Preeti Sharma, STOs Raj Kumar Badgal and Kanchan Bala, along with Inspectors Rajinder Singh, Sami Ullah, and Jagandeep Singh, and Sub Inspectors Ashish Bruno Khokhar, Sandeep, and Manvinder, have been pivotal in achieving these results. Their tireless work in conducting rigorous e-way bill verifications and maintaining round-the-clock vigilance has been instrumental in the realisation of these penalties.

The State Taxes Department remains steadfast in its mission to ensure compliance, curb tax evasion, and uphold the integrity of the State's tax system. These enforcement actions underscore the department's commitment to fostering a culture of accountability and adherence to GST regulations.

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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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