Muhammad Ali listens to citizens’ grievances as residents from Malakwal, Phalia and Mandi Bahauddin seek relief at their doorstep
(By: Raja Muhammad Ayub)
MALAKWAL: Commissioner Gujranwala Division Muhammad Ali held an Open Court in Malakwal at the Municipal Committee office, listened to citizens’ complaints and issued immediate directives to relevant departments for their resolution.
The public hearing was organized under the special instructions and public-friendly vision of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. Residents from all three tehsils of Mandi Bahauddin district, including Malakwal, Phalia and Mandi Bahauddin, participated in the session and presented their grievances.
Deputy Commissioner Mandi Bahauddin Adeel Haider, Additional Deputy Commissioner (Revenue) Muhammad Jafar Chaudhry and Assistant Commissioner Malakwal Sohail Riaz Cheena were also present.
During the Open Court in Malakwal, Commissioner Muhammad Ali and Deputy Commissioner Adeel Haider listened carefully to applications and complaints submitted by citizens. They directed the concerned officers to take immediate action and ensure timely solutions.
Petitioners raised various public issues and sought assistance from the district administration. Relevant officials were instructed to address the complaints in the presence of the applicants. The administration also assured citizens that long-standing grievances would receive priority attention.
Addressing the gathering, Commissioner Gujranwala Division Muhammad Ali said that public open courts were an important and revolutionary initiative of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.
He said the primary objective was to provide justice and relief to citizens at their doorsteps, improve public access to government institutions and ensure the prompt resolution of public complaints.
The commissioner directed officials from all concerned departments to take immediate action on applications received during the hearing. He emphasized that every available resource should be utilized to resolve citizens’ problems on a priority basis.
The open court provided residents of Malakwal, Phalia and Mandi Bahauddin an opportunity to directly approach senior administrative officers and present their concerns.
The district administration reiterated its commitment to addressing public grievances, improving service delivery and ensuring that citizens receive timely relief through an accessible and responsive administrative system.
