11,551 kanals of state land retrieved

LAHORE : Punjab Ombudsman Office, in a significant effort, retrieved 11,551 kanals of government land, valued at over Rs420 million across the province.

The Punjab Ombudsman, following numerous complaints regarding illegal occupation and blockage of public pathways, directed the respective provincial departments to take swift action to reclaim the land from encroachers.

Additionally, the Punjab Ombudsman Office facilitated the release of pending dues for various applicants.

This includes financial aid amounting to Rs1.712 million to two applicants for monthly assistance, Rs1.426 million to three applicants for their delayed grants (monthly and marriage grants), and Rs562,000 to 13 applicants for overdue educational scholarships.

The applicants, who had previously raised

concerns about delays

in payments, expressed their gratitude to the

Punjab Ombudsman for the prompt redressal of their grievances and timely justice.