PESHAWAR:Regional Police Officer (RPO) Malakand Sajjad Khan has lauded the significant role of Dispute Resolution Councils (DRCs), in sustainable solution of issues, faced by masses and added that the mentioned forums playing a key role in speedy and fair solution of social problems in local level of society without any cost of financial benefit.
He said that the DRC forum was providing services according to the basic teaching of Islam and directions of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) for maintaining peace and reconciliation among people. He said that DRCs were the best system for sustainable solution of social problems outside the courts which were yielding the best results and through this the burden of cases on the courts can be reduced.
He was chairing the meeting of DRC Swat here at Regional Police Office Saidu Sharif Swat on Tuesday. Chairman and members of all local DRCs belonging to Swat attend the meeting.
The RPO Reviewed overall performance of all DRCs in terms of public services delivery through their decisions and agreed with the form to include some proposals to make the council more effective for speedy provision of services in resolving social problems. The RPO also learned about various problems faced by DRCs and assured them of their solution.
He said that the Jirga system was an organized part of Pakhtun traditions and the efficacy and results of which had also been recognized at the international level. In view of effectiveness of such Jirga system and following the Pakhtoon traditions, the DRC model has been introduced with legal cover to resolve the basic civic issues outside the court and police station on mutual understanding. He further said that the DRCs had played a magnificent role in this regard, while solving a number of complex cases in a sustainable manner in society.
He said that the DRC composition was based on educated and dignified members of society and the same council had played the role as a protector of the oppressed people. The Council also played its part in preventing any unpleasant incident before happening by resolving disputes of people free of cost with mutual understanding. Its impartial and transparent decisions were also appreciated by respected judiciary, the RPO said.
He went on to say that DRC had gained full support and appreciation from the people while assured to be provided support by the police department as well.