Ministry clarifies Social Welfare case

22/03/2011

In response to the article in Fiji Times (Tuesday 22nd March, 2011) on the elderly couple, Pyare Lal and Jai Wati of Dreketi, Macuata, the Ministry of Social Welfare, Women and Poverty Alleviation confirms that there are no records of the two names in the social welfare system.

Records have been checked and there are no pending cases dated back from 2009 and the Ministry would like to once again remind all applicants, that for verification purposes all records must be submitted to the nearest district offices.

Mr and Mrs Lal are requested to visit the Labasa social welfare office with all their records and apply for the assistance.

There are numerous pending cases in each district and people are advised that social welfare applications cannot be solved through the media.

Those facing any difficulties are advised to use the Ministry’s toll free line 132777 to lodge their concerns.

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