Chiniot Deputy Commissioner hears public complaints, orders swift action under open-door policy

CHINIOT, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 4th Jul, 2026) Deputy Commissioner Ayesha Rizwan held an open court at her office on Saturday, hearing public complaints and directing officials to take immediate action as part of the Punjab government's open-door policy aimed at ensuring prompt resolution of citizens' issues.

During the session, the deputy commissioner reviewed applications relating to sanitation, encroachments, healthcare, education, drainage and other civic matters. She instructed the relevant departments to resolve all complaints on merit within the prescribed timeframe, warning that negligence or unnecessary delays in addressing public grievances would not be tolerated.

Ayesha Rizwan said providing timely relief to citizens remained the district administration's top priority and that government offices would continue to remain accessible to the public in line with the directives of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.

She also urged district officers to remain active in the field to ensure effective resolution of public issues.

The deputy commissioner directed officials to treat visitors with courtesy, listen carefully to their concerns and ensure practical and lasting solutions to strengthen public confidence in government institutions. She said the Punjab government was committed to improving basic public services, promoting transparency and good governance, adding that any laxity in resolving citizens' problems would be dealt with strictly.

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