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JAMMU: Commissioner State Taxes Department (STD), P.K. Bhat chaired a meeting here today to review the department’s strategy for the newly commenced financial year. The meeting was attended by Additional Commissioner (Administration & Enforcement), Namrita Dogra and all tax officers of State Taxes Department. During the meeting, detailed deliberations were held on strengthening compliance mechanisms and enhancing deterrence against tax evasion at the circle level. The meeting laid emphasis on outcome-based actions aimed at augmenting GST revenue across the Union Territory.

Addressing the participants in the meeting, the Commissioner stressed the need for initiating actionable measures from the very first month of the financial year to effectively curb the menace of fake Input Tax Credit (ITC). He underlined the importance of proactive monitoring and analytical scrutiny to identify defaulters at an early stage. He expressed confidence that with focused efforts, the new financial year will prove more productive for the UT of J&K.

Highlighting the role of technology, the Commissioner urged officers to leverage digital tools and data analytics for efficient tracking of cases, timely interventions, and improved enforcement outcomes. He emphasized that technology-driven governance would be key to ensuring transparency, accountability, and higher revenue realization.

Additional Commissioner Namrita Dogra called upon State Tax Officers, Inspectors, and field functionaries to work in close coordination and as a cohesive team within their respective circles. She stressed that collective effort, discipline, and accountability are essential for enhancing departmental productivity and achieving revenue targets.

The department also appealed to all taxpayers to adhere to GST norms, ensure timely filing of returns, and maintain transparency in their transactions, emphasizing that voluntary compliance is crucial for fostering a fair and robust tax ecosystem.

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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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