LAHORE: The administrations of Kasur, Toba Tek Singh, Mianwali, Khanewal, Bahawalpur, Sargodha, Hafizabad, Jhang, Mandi Bahauddin, and Faisalabad districts have successfully reclaimed over 35-kanal state land within their jurisdictions following the intervention of the Office of the Ombudsman, Punjab.
These lands hold a combined market value of Rs63.85 million.
According to the spokesman, the ombudsman’s office acted upon applications seeking the removal of encroachments and the recovery of government lands from occupiers in these districts.
Meanwhile, in response to an own-motion notice issued by Ombudsman retired Maj. Azam Suleman Khan, the health department promptly addressed the issue of non-payment of salaries to 700 anti-dengue daily-wagers in Multan.
The outstanding salaries, amounting to Rs62 million, were disbursed to the employees.
In another development, Punjab Benevolent Fund Board, under the direction of the ombudsman’s office, awarded educational scholarships worth Rs0.17 million to six applicants.
Mayo Hospital Lahore, in compliance with the provincial ombudsman’s order, reimbursed Yasser Taj a total of Rs46 million. Additionally, DHQ Hospital Toba Tek Singh paid Gohar Ali Rs0.6 million for laboratory supplies, and the Public Health Engineering Department Nankana Sahib returned a security deposit of Rs30 million to another complainant, Chaudhry Abdul Ghafoor, the spokesman reported.
Furthermore, the office played an important role in addressing complaints from individuals in various districts, including Lahore, who sought relief from government departments. As a result, these complainants have received a cumulative financial relief of Rs28 million, ensuring their rights were upheld.
The plaintiffs have expressed their gratitude to the Office of the Ombudsman for safeguarding their legal rights.
