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BAHAWALPUR, Oct 31 (APP): Advisor to Ombudsman Punjab Ghazi Amanullah Khan held an open court at Union Council Hataji in Tehsil Ahmedpur East to directly hear public grievances and issue on-the-spot directives for their resolution.
A large number of citizens attended the session and lodged complaints concerning various government departments. The issues raised included acute water shortage in irrigation canals, delays in flood victims’ surveys by the Revenue Department, closure of the local water filtration plant, shortage of chairs and furniture at Government High School Hataji, unavailability of medicines at the Veterinary Hospital, and unjustified harassment of traders by local police.
Responding promptly, Ghazi Amanullah Khan instructed officials to ensure immediate redressal of all complaints. He directed the Public Health Engineering Department to complete the pending sewerage project without delay and to expedite the issuance of birth and death certificates within the Union Council.
He also addressed complaints regarding shortage of teachers at Boys High School Ahmedpur Tappa, inefficiency of revenue staff in handling land distribution and demarcation matters, lack of clean drinking water in Mouza Baqarpur, absence of a boundary wall around the local graveyard, and cases of fake property transfers in the Patwar Circle. The concerned officers were instructed to take necessary corrective measures immediately.
Later, the Advisor visited the Basic Health Unit (BHU) in Hataji and directed the in-charge doctor to ensure adequate supply of medicines for patients.
Speaking on the occasion, Ghazi Amanullah Khan said that the Office of the Ombudsman Punjab is fully committed to public service and that citizens can file legitimate complaints against provincial departments without fear or hesitation. He added that the complaint resolution timeframe at the Ombudsman’s Office has been reduced from 90 days to 45 days to ensure swift and accessible justice for the people.