A meeting of the District Rent Assessment Committee (DRAC) was convened today under the chairpersonship of Deputy Commissioner Reasi, Nidhi Malik to deliberate on rent assessment proposals for buildings currently occupied by various government departments across the district.
The Committee reviewed 14 rent assessment cases involving properties utilized by departments including Health, Food Supplies, Police, Handicrafts, and others. Each case was thoroughly examined, taking into account administrative requirements, infrastructure conditions, and supporting documentation.
Out of the 14 cases presented, 9 were approved, while 5 were deferred due to incomplete documentation and other procedural shortcomings. The Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned district officers and the Public Works Department (PWD) to address the deficiencies promptly.
The DC emphasized the importance of verifying all necessary details before renting private buildings for government use to avoid potential civil disputes. She further advised that district officers conduct independent assessments prior to finalizing any rental arrangements and forwarding applications to rent assessment committee.
Additionally, she urged officials to prioritize the use of vacant government-owned buildings for official purposes, with rented accommodations to be considered only as a last resort.
The meeting was attended by ADC Rakesh Kumar, ACR Nitin Verma, SE PWD, Chief Medical Officer, Chief Agriculture Officer, District Social Welfare Officer and other concerned officials.