The Office of the Ombudsman Punjab has achieved another significant milestone in resolving citizens’ pending financial matters. Due to effective, timely, and proactive measures, a total of Rs. 143,024,000 has been paid to 415 citizens from across Punjab.
These dues were related to educational scholarships, marriage grants, farewell grants, death grants, leave encashment, family pensions, group insurance, GP fund, and financial relief.
Citizens had approached the Office of the Ombudsman Punjab after being denied payment of their dues by relevant government departments. Taking prompt notice, the Ombudsman Punjab issued directives to the concerned departments, resulting in the disbursement of Rs. 84,239,000 to 144 citizens as arrears, Rs. 21,046,000 to 28 citizens as family pension, Rs. 11,286,000 to 10 citizens as death grant, Rs. 8,935,000 to 34 citizens as marriage grant, Rs. 4,520,000 to 98 citizens as educational scholarships, Rs. 9,579,000 to 6 citizens as financial relief, Rs. 1,555,000 to 38 citizens from the GP fund, Rs. 957,000 to 5 citizens as leave encashment, Rs. 645,000 to 3 citizens as group insurance, and Rs. 262,000 to 4 citizens as farewell grant.
The Office of the Ombudsman Punjab has reaffirmed its commitment to continue such uninterrupted efforts for the protection of citizens’ rights and prompt resolution of their issues, so that justice may be provided swiftly and without difficulty. Complainants expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Office of the Ombudsman Punjab for the timely disbursement of dues and effective resolution of complaints, and they appreciated the services rendered by the institution.