ISLAMABAD, Oct 24 (APP):Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA) today held an Open Court at Sector G-13/4, Islamabad, to hear and address the issues faced by residents and representatives of the local market trade union.
A large number of residents attended the session and presented their concerns, complaints and suggestions before the Authority’s officials.
The Open Court was led by Director Enforcement FGEHA, Tanveer Haider Khokhar. Director Maintenance FGEHA, Riffaqat Bhatti; Deputy Director Enforcement, Malik Nauman Akbar; Assistant Director Enforcement, Rizwan Shah, and other concerned officers were also present on the occasion.
The Director Enforcement heard the issues raised by residents and market representatives and assured them of all possible cooperation. He also issued necessary directions to the concerned officials for taking appropriate action on matters falling within the Authority’s jurisdiction.
The residents’ team was represented by Javed Qureshi, while Mumtaz Ali and Chaudhry Amjad Ali were also present as members of the residents’ representatives. The residents highlighted a range of issues relating to development works, cleanliness, infrastructure, roads, drainage and other civic and municipal facilities in the sector.
The FGEHA officials listened to the residents’ concerns in detail and assured them that genuine and actionable issues would be addressed on a priority basis. Necessary instructions were also issued to the relevant departments for appropriate follow-up.
Director Maintenance FGEHA, Riffaqat Bhatti, briefed the residents in detail about the overall situation of the sector, ongoing development and maintenance activities, as well as the Authority’s future plans. He also apprised the participants of the responsibilities of the relevant departments and the proposed course of action for resolving the issues raised during the Open Court.
Speaking on the occasion, Director Enforcement Tanveer Haider Khokhar said that direct engagement between FGEHA and residents plays an important role in ensuring timely resolution of public grievances. He stated that the issues raised by residents were being taken seriously and that the relevant departments would be mobilized to address actionable complaints. He assured the residents that the Authority would extend all possible cooperation for the resolution of their legitimate concerns.
The residents appreciated FGEHA for organizing the Open Court and stated that such direct engagement provides an effective platform for identifying issues and facilitates timely and practical solutions. They also expressed their commitment to continuing positive and constructive cooperation with the concerned FGEHA authorities for the improvement of the sector, particularly with regard to cleanliness, infrastructure and other essential civic facilities.
Representatives of the Market Trade Union also participated in the Open Court and presented various issues and concerns relating to the local markets. Mr. Asif, Mr. Saifullah and Mr. Fazal Shah represented the traders and apprised the FGEHA officials of matters concerning the markets and the business community.
On the occasion, Director Enforcement Tanveer Haider Khokhar made it clear that enforcement operations in the markets would be carried out uniformly and without discrimination (across the board). He stated that illegal encroachments and unauthorized occupation or construction on government land would not be tolerated under any circumstances and that action would be taken strictly in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations.
He further emphasized that FGEHA would ensure transparency, uniformity of policy and adherence to law in all enforcement matters. At the same time, the Authority would continue its engagement and consultation with relevant stakeholders for the resolution of legitimate issues and concerns.
At the conclusion of the Open Court, the participants expressed hope that practical progress would be made on the issues raised during the session.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
