JAMMU: The State Taxes Enforcement Wing (Central) Jammu has achieved a historic milestone, realizing a record penalty of ₹3.45 crore from 878 established GST violation cases during the 2025-26 financial year, marking an enhancement of 21% increase in revenue realization as compared to the last financial year. The achievement marks the highest revenue collection within the Jammu division, underscoring the department’s intensified crackdown on tax evasion.

In a massive operational sweep, the enforcement team verified over 3.75 lakh E-Way bills. The inspections targeted critical compliance gaps, including the movement of goods without E-Way bills or e-invoices, misclassification of goods, quantity mismatches and incorrect tax rate declarations. Major commodities involved in these penalties included metal scrap, marble/granite, cement, electronics, tobacco products and TMT.

The successful operations were led by Deputy Commissioner State Taxes, Enforcement (Central), Jammu Sonu Pargal,  under the strategic supervision of Namrita Dogra, Additional Commissioner State Taxes (Enforcement & Administration) and P.K. Bhat, Commissioner of State Taxes, J&K.

Building on this momentum, the Central Enforcement team has already realized ₹30 lakh in penalties in the current financial year. Beyond enforcement, the department has launched extensive awareness drives in remote areas to educate traders, transporters and consumers on the GST Act, 2017.

Lauding the outstanding performance of team Enforcement Wing Central Jammu, Ms. Dogra stated "Our goal is to foster a culture of voluntary compliance. While we remain firm in curbing tax evasion through data analytics and continuous monitoring, we also prioritize supporting the business community through education and transparent processes."

The enforcement team including Assistant Commissioner Saima Sharief Khan and State Taxes Officers Ranjeet Kour, Sonia Parihar, Simmi, Ashwani Kumar, Chander Badan and Amit Jain expressed appreciation for the majority of transporters and drivers who consistently adhere to GST regulations.

The State Taxes Department reiterates its commitment to maintaining a balanced approach of rigorous enforcement and proactive stakeholder engagement to ensure a fair and compliant tax regime in Jammu & Kashmir.

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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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