Origin, nature, functions and also Objectives of Ombudsmen in the society

2. Prepared by:
Fermila Yousaf
Institutions of Ombudsmen
Origin, Nature and Functions

3. Origin, Nature and Functions

4. “An official appointed to investigate
individuals' complaints against a company
or organization, especially a public
authority”.
“Another term for Parliamentary
Commissioner for Administration”

5. Nature of Ombudsmen
 It is an institution to protect individuals from the
injustice done to them by any of the three main
organs of the government
 It is independent of the three organs of state.
 Extra-constitutional authority.
 “Tribune of the People”

6. Functions of Ombudsmen
 Public Assistant
 Investigation
 Prosecution
 Administration
Adjudication
 Graft Prevention

7. Objectives of Ombudsmen
1. Safeguard the rights of individuals
2. Investigate the complains
3. Promote Fairness
4. Promote Relationships between Govt. &
People
5. promote the role of the Office of the
Ombudsman.
6. aware the people about the role and
function of the Ombudsman
7. Provide awareness about the laws