LAHORE  -  Effective intervention by the Punjab Ombudsman has resulted in the disbursement of outstanding dues Rs.17,39,000/- to the family of the late Musarrat Nazir, a teacher at Government Girls Primary School, Shamsabad, who passed away on April 27, 2023. As per the Ombudsman’s orders, her daughter, Tahzeeb Fatima, has also been appointed to OSD post. In her complaint, Tahzeeb Fatima stated that despite her mother’s passing away, the Education Department had failed to release the pending dues. She also mentioned that an OSD position had initially been approved for her father, Muhammad Raza, who also passed away on December 19, 2023. As the unmarried daughter and sole legal heir, Tahzeeb was eligible for the appointment, which was finalized upon the Ombudsman’s directive.

Additionally, the Punjab Ombudsman took effective action on other complaints filed under Rule 17-A, resulting in the appointment of 11 individuals to government positions. These individuals had long been deprived of their rightful employment, which was finally granted following compliance with the Ombudsman’s instructions. In three similar cases, pending financial dues2533000 rupees were also paid through OSD appointments. Affected individuals have expressed their gratitude to the Punjab Ombudsman for the timely delivery of justice.