Role of Dispute Resolution Council
The latest episode of Ranra (light) focused on the role and importance of Dispute Resolution Councils in society for sorting out petty issues.
Dispute Resolution Council, DRCs were formed in 2014 in order to resolve minor disputes of the community and it has got legal cover in the Police Act of 2017. It was started from district Peshawar and later on it was expanded to other districts, its prime aim was to reduce burden on police stations and courts. DRC members are selected by the provincial government and all of them are well reputed people. DRC has resolved more than 7000 disputes in the present year in KP. Female members of DRC are playing a vital role in the settlement of family issues. Moreover, the program encouraged the listeners and common people to contact DRC if they want cheap and speedy justice.
Mr. Saleem Ashraf, DRC Registrar, Peshawar, took part as a telephonic guest in the show.
Mr. Ashraf said: “We do not proceed until both rival parties are in agreement. In 95% cases both parties become agree and accept our decision.”
A radio report was made part of the radio program. The report mentioned the gratitude of DRC beneficiaries.
Three listeners took part in the program through live calls. They asked about the process of approaching DRC and its legal status.
About Sabawoon:
Sabawoon airs in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). It is designed to highlight the local issues and promote the fundamental governance values, such as democracy, rule of law, women’s rights, and equal citizenry. The show airs Monday through Thursday every week under four themes on FM-101.5 Peshawar and Dera Ismail Khan 711 KHZ from 3:20 PM to 4:00 PM. On Monday, Jarga Maraka covers current affairs and important regional issues with an input from government and other senior officials. On Tuesday, Da Simay Jaaj gives an overview of the top stories from KP and FATA regions. Jwandai Jazbey airs on Wednesday and deals with issues of relevance to, and significance for, youth, students and women. Socio-cultural affairs are discussed in Ranra on Thursday. And last but not the least, a road show name Taroon highlights the social issues of the society and providing civic education to the listeners.