Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz has said that a 99 percent conviction rate in courts is an open truth about the Punjab Enforcement Regulatory Authority (PERA),
She expressed these views while presiding over a special meeting in Lahore on Monday to review the performance of PERA.
The Chief Minister declared digital requisition mandatory to monitor the performance of PERA. The CM asked to make the “Ask Pera” app for the removal of people’s grievances more transparently.
Maryam Nawaz said that there will be no compromise on PERA performance. She said that every action of PERA must be people-friendly.
The Chief Minister said that PERA should ensure its action through the PERA requisition rules.
During a comprehensive briefing, the Chief Minister said that 351 employees were sent to their departments for violating discipline.
The Chief Minister was informed that PERA took action on 62,000 digital requisitions.
The CM was told that 15,27,000 inspections were completed in the province.
During the inspections, 3500 shops were sealed for violation of rules and regulations, and 21,000 acres of land were retrieved during the anti-encroachment drive.
The CM was informed that 1700 people were arrested who were involved in violations of the rules.
The Chief Minister said that no investigation officer will be transferred through anyone’s recommendations.
Maryam Nawaz said that the process for fresh appointments in PERA will be completed by next year.
About The Author
