Commissioner calls for emergency measures to eliminate backlog of court cases

RAWALPINDI, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 25th Jul, 2026) Commissioner Rawalpindi Division Salman Ghani stated that Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has issued clear directives for the immediate disposal of court cases.

Chairing a meeting of the Divisional Coordination Committee here on Saturday, the Commissioner said that, in line with these directives, cases pending for more than six months are unacceptable under any circumstances.

He directed that show-cause notices be issued immediately to officers responsible for any unjustified delays in such cases.

Commissioner further instructed all districts to take emergency measures to eliminate the backlog of pending cases within the next fifteen days and ensure daily monitoring of every case.

Commissioner Salman Ghani emphasised that the timely disposal of revenue cases is essential for providing prompt justice to the public and strengthening good governance.

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He directed that all revenue cases be dealt with on a fast-track basis, unnecessary delays be eliminated, and every case be decided within the prescribed timeframe.

He also instructed all departments to ensure timely compliance with court orders, maintain complete and accurate records of all cases, regularly review progress and submit weekly progress reports to the Commissioner's Office. He reiterated that reducing the backlog of pending cases and ensuring timely decisions remain among the top priorities of the Government of Punjab.

The review meeting on pending court and revenue cases in the Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) was attended by the heads of the concerned departments and law officers in person while the Deputy Commissioners of Jhelum, Attock, Chakwal, and Murree participated via video link.