KARACHI: The Customs Export has recovered evaded amount of taxes and duties of Rs 13.19 million from three defaulter companies which were issued with notices to pay the outstanding dues.
Sources told Customs Today that during scrutiny of the import data, it was revealed that M/s Relevant Medicals availed undue benefits and concessions after importing different consignments including medical accessories, electronic wheelchairs, BP apparatus and other goods by misusing the SRO 542 through Examiner Qayyum Dolari on September 4, 2017. Sources said that the company was allegedly involved in the tax evasion of Rs 3.56 million.
After detecting the tax evasion the Customs Export served on it a final notice on March 19, 2018 to deposit the evaded amount within 14 days. After receiving the notice, the management of M/s Relevant Medicals deposited the evaded amount in the official account of the Customs Export on 3rd April, 2018.
On the other hand, the management of the M/s Farzi Chemicals also cleared Rs 3.63 million of taxes and duties. Sources told that M/s Farzi Chemicals also availed undue benefits and concessions and avoided paying taxes according to the customs bylaws.
Customs Export authorities issued to it a final notice on March 21, 2018. After receiving the notice, the management of the M/s Farzi chemical deposited the evaded amount of taxes into the official account.
