Ramban: To extend timely support to disaster-hit families, Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Alyas Khan Friday chaired a meeting of the committee constituted to assess losses caused by recent heavy rainfall, flash floods, cloudbursts and landslides across the Ramban district.
The meeting, attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Varunjeet Singh, Assistant Commissioner Revenue Shokat Ahmad Mattoo, concerned district officers and Tehsildars, reviewed in detail the reports submitted by field staff on damage to private property, livestock and cattle sheds. The Deputy Commissioner directed officials to ensure transparent and prompt verification of all pending cases so that relief can reach genuine beneficiaries without delay.
After thorough deliberations, the committee approved the release of relief assistance in over 100 cases under the SDRF norms to compensate affected families for damages to houses, structures and livestock. The DC emphasized that providing timely relief to people in distress is a top priority of the administration.
He further instructed revenue officers to process the cases of all genuine applicants and adhere to SDRF guidelines. He directed the officers to adopt a proactive approach in extending much-needed relief during this challenging time.
