JAMMU: Deputy Commissioner State Taxes (Recovery), Jammu, Sapna Kotwal today chaired a review meeting to assess the progress of recovery proceedings under the Old GST, VAT and New GST regimes and to devise measures for expediting the recovery of outstanding government revenue.

During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed the recovery performance achieved over the past two months and expressed satisfaction over the substantial progress made in recovery proceedings, both within and outside the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. She commended the dedicated efforts of the officers and officials of the Recovery Wing for their commitment in enhancing revenue recovery.

Stressing the importance of sustaining the pace of recovery, Sapna Kotwal directed the officers to intensify recovery efforts, ensure the prompt disposal of pending cases and adopt a focused, result-oriented approach for the realization of government dues. She instructed that all recovery proceedings be carried out strictly in accordance with the provisions of the relevant tax laws, while maintaining transparency, accountability and close coordination with the concerned authorities including those outside the Union Territory, wherever necessary.

The meeting also deliberated on strategies to strengthen inter-state coordination, closely monitor high-value recovery cases and reinforce follow-up mechanisms to maximize recovery within stipulated timelines.

Among those present were Rajesh Sharma, State Tax Officer;  Subash Chander Baru, Senior Stenographer;  Ravinder Mohan Paul, Inspector; Rita Sharma, Inspector; Sami Ullah Malik, Inspector;  Ashish Bruno Khokher, Sub-Inspector;  Ved Prakash, Sub-Inspector; Avinash Dogra, Sub-Inspector;  Liaquat Ali, Sub-Inspector and  Deepak Singh, Sub-Inspector.

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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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