MULTAN: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Muhammad Jahanzaib Khan has shown displeasure over the performance of Regional Tax Office and directed to accelerate revenue collection for accomplishment of set target.
According to reliable sources of Customs Today, Chairman Federal Board of Revenue Muhammad Jahanzaib Khan conducted video link conference with the Regional Tax Office Multan in which he reviewed the performance of tax authorities in the first six months of the current fiscal year 2018-19.
Chairman Federal Board of Revenue said that huge number of cases from RT against tax evaders and companies are pending before the commissioners and tribunals, and these cases cause millions of rupees loss to national exchequer.
He said pending cases’ progress is too slow and pending cases should be resolved on priority basis for collection of stuck-up revenue. Due to slow progress on pending cases, fewer taxes are collected in current fiscal year.
He showed deep concerns over the revenue shortfall of the Regional Tax Office and directed them to ensure strict measures for the accomplishment of revenue collection in future.
He showed dissatisfaction over the selection of audit cases by RTO and directed them to search new potential taxpayers in jurisdiction for the enhancement of revenue collection in Regional tax Office.
Chief Commissioner Regional Tax Office Abid Raza Bodhla also informed chairman that consumption of High Speed Diesel was decreased and fewer taxes were collected from PARCO during last few months due to less domestic imports of petroleum products and others in said period.
FBR Chairman directed the chief commissioner and others to devise a sound strategy for the collection of set revenue task through strict enforcement.
