ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Information Commission (PIC) has directed the Secretary, Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, to conclude proceedings on complaints concerning the establishment of a rehabilitation centre allegedly in a dilapidated building in Islamabad.
The direction was issued during proceedings on an appeal filed by a citizen seeking updates on complaints submitted regarding the establishment of the rehabilitation centre.
During the proceedings, a representative of the Ministry of National Health Services informed the Commission about the status of the complaints filed by the applicant. The ministry submitted that the matter was currently under process and would be placed before the competent authority for consideration.
The ministry further submitted that the Secretary, Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, would examine the applications.
The Commission noted that the status of both complaints sought by the complainant had been disclosed during the proceedings and that both complaints were still under process.
It observed that, in view of the preamble of the Right of Access to Information Act, 2017, there should be transparency and good governance within government departments while performing their statutory obligations.
The Commission further observed that a statutory time period is prescribed for deciding complaints and inquiries, and that complaints and applications should be addressed, particularly when they relate to important health-related issues.
With the status of the complaints having been disclosed, the Commission held that no further proceedings were required and disposed of the appeal.
