Ombudsman helps retired employee get unpaid dues

ABBOTTABAD:

Federal Ombudsman Ejaz Ahmed Qureshi’s intervention has facilitated the payment of outstanding dues to a retired army employee.

Ali Khan, a resident of Mansehra and a former employee of the FF had complained to the Federal Ombudsman Secretariat’s regional office in Abbottabad against CMA Lahore, citing long-pending arrears amounting to Rs133,235. Upon receiving the complaint, Regional In-Charge Abdul Ghafoor Baig issued notices to CMA Lahore. Following a thorough investigation, CMA Lahore issued a cheque for Rs133,235 to Ali Khan.

Baig highlighted that the Federal Ombudsman’s institution serves as a public court, providing prompt and inexpensive justice. He reiterated that the federal ombudsman is regarded as the court of the poor, ensuring equal, immediate, and affordable justice as a guardian of human rights.

He shared details of various programmes aimed at delivering justice close to the public, including open courts at the tehsil level.

These initiatives allow people from remote areas to present their complaints to authorised officers of the federal ombudsman, with media involvement to raise public awareness and resolve issues.