Report ANI
Murree : An open court was organized by the Provincial Ombudsman Punjab in Board Gali, Union Council Nambal, to hear the complaints and problems of local residents. The session was presided over by Dr. Hashim Papozai, Regional Officer, Provincial Ombudsman, District Murree, and was organized under the supervision of Raja Asad Sabhi Gul, President of the Farmers Wing, District Murree.
Residents presented their complaints and applications concerning various provincial government departments. Dr. Hashim Papozai listened to the applicants and reviewed their cases in detail. Some issues were resolved on the spot, while other applications were forwarded to the relevant departments and authorities for necessary action and reports.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Hashim Papozai said the main purpose of holding open courts was to provide relief to citizens at their doorstep and listen to their problems directly. He said all applications would be dealt with in accordance with the law and relevant rules.
Raja Asad Sabhi Gul, President UC Nambal Ziaullah Abbasi and other local dignitaries appreciated the initiative and said citizens could approach the Provincial Ombudsman with complaints against provincial government departments.
Participants also demanded that such open courts be held regularly at tehsil and district levels so that citizens could present their problems directly to the concerned authorities and receive timely relief.
Local residents expressed satisfaction over the initiative and termed the open court a positive step towards resolving public grievances.
