KUPWARA: In order to finalize various Rent Assessment Cases of the buildings under-utilization of different Government Departments, a meeting of the District Rent Assessment Committee (DRAC) was held under the chairpersonship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan here.

As many as 40 rent cases of buildings presently used by various Government Departments in the district were put forth before the Committee for fixing of monthly rent.

The Committee deliberated on all the rent assessment cases in detail and each case was examined thoroughly keeping in view various administrative and other requirements.

Out of the total 40 cases, 25 cases were approved while 08 other cases were scheduled for reassessment due to some technical deficiencies.

On the occasion, the DC impressed upon the Officers to ensure that vacant government buildings are occupied for official purposes and rented accommodation remains the last option.

She emphasized that government buildings should be constructed by concerned departments on priority.

The meeting was attended by CPO, ACP, CAO, Dy. CMO, DSWO, ZEO, Executive Engineers and other concerned officers.