pakistan | Ombudsman Sindh presents Annual Report 2021 to Chief Minister Sindh

Mr. Ajaz Ali Khan, Hon’ble Ombudsman Sindh, Pakistan, presented the Annual Report 2021 of the Institution to the Honourable Chief Minister Sindh, Syed Murad Ali Shah, on 21st July, 2022.

The Report highlighted the performance, achievements and progress during the year 2021, Honourable Ombudsman apprised the Chief Minister Sindh that during this period total 7113 complaints were received, out of which 2129 were admitted. This includes, 87 complaints relating to Children issues, 04 Suo Moto and 04 cases under section 33 of the Act providing for informal conciliation/amicable resolution of disputes. The remaining 1571 were not entertained being Pseudonymous and frivolous.  However, 1005 complaints were forwarded to the government Agencies for necessary action as per law. During this period 5,744 complaints were disposed off including  huge backlog of very old and dormant cases. These statistics demonstrate growth of the Institution and public trust and confidence in the Ombudsman Office.

Chief Minister Sindh appreciated the efforts made by the Provincial Ombudsman in providing administrative justice to the people of Sindh, especially to the remote areas of the province, without incurring financial encumbrance. He assured his support to the Institution in providing prompt and inexpensive justice to the underprivileged and vulnerable segment of society.

Source: Office of the Ombudsman of Sindh, Pakistan