PUNJAB OMBUDSMAN ACT 1997 (Urdu Version) PUNJAB OMBUDSMAN ACT 1997 (Urdu Version) is the official Urdu text of the law passed by the Punj...
PUNJAB OMBUDSMAN ACT 1997 (Urdu Version)
PUNJAB OMBUDSMAN ACT 1997 (Urdu Version) is the official Urdu text of the law passed by the Punjab Assembly to establish the Office of the Provincial Ombudsman (Mohtasib) in Punjab, Pakistan. The bill was passed on 25 June 1997, approved by the Governor on 27 June 1997, and subsequently published in the official Gazette. The Act extends to the whole Province of Punjab.
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This law provides a legal mechanism for citizens to seek relief against maladministration by government departments and public bodies.
Main Provisions of the Act
- Establishment of the Office of the Punjab Ombudsman.
- Appointment of Ombudsman who is, or has been, qualified to be a Judge of a High Court or a person of similar integrity and competence.
- Authority to investigate complaints against government agencies.
- Provision of administrative justice in cases of injustice, corruption, or misuse of authority.
Definition of “Agency”
The term Agency includes:
- Provincial Government Departments
- Offices and Commissions
- Constitutional Corporations
- Autonomous and Semi-Autonomous Bodies
However, the High Court and subordinate courts are excluded from the definition of agency under this Act.
Importance of the Act
The Punjab Ombudsman Office has provided relief to numerous citizens of Punjab who were aggrieved by administrative actions. The Act ensures a simple, cost-effective, and speedy complaint redressal system without formal court proceedings.
This Urdu version is particularly useful for students of law, government employees, and general readers who wish to understand the statutory framework in clear Urdu language.
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