Faisalabad’s ADRC settles 259 cases in one month

Official says centre’s decision is final as no opportunity for appeal is left


APP October 07, 2017
A view of a room at ADRC in Faisalabad. PHOTO: FILE

FAISALABAD: Alternate Dispute Resolution Centre (ADRC) Faisalabad has been ranked on top amongst all districts of Punjab as it successfully decided 259 cases since it became functional in June this year.

ADR Centre mediator Raja Aamer Aziz said that ADRCs were established across Punjab at district level following the orders of Lahore High Court to provide option to people for resolution of their disputes without getting involved in litigation.

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He expressed satisfaction on the working of ADRC and said that a total of 311 references were received in the centre. Of them, 99 were of criminal nature, while 77 were civil cases.

Besides, 96 family cases, 19 of guardianship, six of rent, three appeals and 11 cases of miscellaneous nature were also received.

He maintained that 259 cases were successfully mediated, while only 12 were pending. Some 12 references were returned due to absence of parties while mediation failed in 22 cases, he added.

The ADRC mostly deals with civil and family cases. However, compoundable criminal cases were also settled at the centre.

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“All parties approached ADRC with their free will and we conduct different sessions separately with the parties to discuss possible options for resolution of their disputes,” he said.

He elaborated, “We also give them time to think about their options and consult anyone else they want to reach a conclusion.” Aziz pointed out, “Once a case is successfully mediated, the decision is final as no opportunity for appeal is left.”

He said the judges deputed as mediators had undergone special training before joining the ADRCs.

Published in The Express Tribune, October 7th, 2017.

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