Citizens lodged direct complaints against administrative corruption, delay in official work, and land scams during a nab open court bahawalnagar held at the Deputy Commissioner office.

Organized under explicit directives from National Accountability Bureau Chairman Lieutenant General (retired) Nazir Ahmed, the public hearing allowed local residents to present written complaints directly to senior anti-graft officials without intermediary channels.

  • Location: Deputy Commissioner Office, Bahawalnagar
  • Key Officials: NAB Multan Additional Director Muhammad Ramzan, Deputy Commissioner Syed Muhammad Abbas Shah
  • Authority Directives: NAB Chairman Lt Gen (retd) Nazir Ahmed
  • Primary Targets: Revenue department fraud, private housing scheme scams, municipal bribery, delayed public works
  • Action Taken: Immediate verification orders issued on select complaints on the spot

Direct Public Hearing at Bahawalnagar DC Office

The hearing was headed by NAB Multan Additional Director Muhammad Ramzan alongside Bahawalnagar Deputy Commissioner Syed Muhammad Abbas Shah. Scores of residents from across Bahawalnagar, Chishtian, Fort Abbas, Minchinabad, and Haroonabad arrived at the DC office complex to submit evidence against corrupt officials and fraudulent private enterprises.

NAB officials systematically recorded statements and examined supporting documents submitted by complainants. Deputy Commissioner Syed Muhammad Abbas Shah directed district officers to provide full institutional support to the bureau during preliminary inquiries.

According to NAB Multan representatives, the open court initiative aims to bridge the gap between anti-corruption authorities and ordinary citizens in outlying districts of southern Punjab. By holding sessions at the district level, the bureau removes the financial burden on citizens who previously had to travel to Multan or Lahore to report corruption.

Key Issues Raised by Citizens

The majority of grievances brought before the bureau involved land revenue fraud, delayed property transfers, illegal private housing developments, and extortion in municipal government offices. Multiple applicants alleged that field revenue staff (Patwaris) and land record centers intentionally delayed property mutations to extract illegal payments.

Several affected citizens submitted files against unapproved residential housing schemes operating across Bahawalnagar district. Complainants stated that private developers collected millions of rupees for residential plots but failed to deliver allotment letters or physical possession after years of waiting.

Other matters brought to the open court included allegations of embezzlement in local development funds, ghost contracts in municipal services, and official inaction regarding illegal encroachments on state land.

How to Submit Your Complaint to NAB

If you missed the nab open court bahawalnagar session, you can still lodge an official complaint with NAB Multan. The bureau accepts affidavits and evidentiary documents through multiple formal channels:

  • Written Complaint: Draft an application addressed to the Director General, NAB Multan, stating full details of the alleged corruption or fraud.
  • Required Proof: Attach clear copies of your Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC), relevant receipts, registry documents, agreements, or official correspondence.
  • Affidavit: Include a signed affidavit affirming that the statements provided are true and correct.
  • Postal Delivery: Send your complaint file via registered post or TCS to the NAB Multan Regional Office at Bahadurpur, Near Northern Bypass, Multan.
  • Online Submission: Submit digital complaints through the official NAB web portal at nab.gov.pk.

Ensure your complaint concerns a clear financial irregularity, abuse of official power, public service corruption, or real estate fraud involving public funds or large group victims.

What to Expect Following the Open Court

Following the open court in Bahawalnagar, NAB Multan will review every application through its complaint verification cell. Complaints backed by verifiable documentary evidence will move to formal Complaint Verification (CV), followed by an Inquiry and, if warranted, an Investigation.

District Commissioner Syed Muhammad Abbas Shah directed all local department heads to produce requested record files to NAB investigators without delay. Citizens who filed claims against illegal housing schemes can expect initial verification calls from the bureau’s Multan headquarters within 14 to 30 days.

NAB Multan plans to hold similar open courts in other southern Punjab districts over the coming weeks to maintain pressure on corrupt administrative practices.