ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken decisive disciplinary action by suspending nine officials of the Inland Revenue (IR) department over alleged violations of the code of conduct.
According to an official notification issued by the FBR on Saturday, the suspensions were implemented under Rule 5(1) of the Civil Servants (Efficiency & Discipline) Rules, 2020. The competent authority approved the suspension of these officials for an initial period of 120 days or until further orders, whichever comes first.
The suspended officials belong to various Regional Tax Offices (RTOs) across the country, highlighting the FBR’s commitment to maintaining discipline and upholding professional standards across its ranks. The notification emphasized that this action is part of the FBR’s broader efforts to ensure accountability within the organization.
The list of suspended officials includes:
1. Muhammad Mohsin Khan, Inland Revenue Officer (BS-17), RTO-I, Karachi
2. Arshad Mahmood, Inland Revenue Officer (BS-17), RTO-I, Karachi
3. Ubaidullah Buksh, Inspector-IR (BS-17), RTO, Hyderabad
4. Sarfraz Ahmad, Office Superintendent (BS-16), RTO, Faisalabad
5. Munir-ul-Haq, Senior Auditor (BS-16), RTO, Hyderabad
6. Zulfiqar Ali Magsi, Inspector-IR (BS-16), RTO, Sukkur
7. Muhammad Arslan Yaqoob, UDC (BS-13), Corporate Tax Office, Lahore
8. Syed Mansoor Hussain Yousifzai, UDC (BS-13), RTO, Hyderabad
9. Saqlain Haider, LDC (BS-11), RTO, Faisalabad
The FBR’s decision to suspend these officials underscores its zero-tolerance policy toward misconduct and non-compliance with professional ethics. By addressing such issues promptly, the FBR aims to reinforce integrity within its workforce and improve public trust in its operations.
The Inland Revenue department plays a crucial role in ensuring tax compliance and revenue collection. Therefore, the FBR’s swift action against erring officials is intended to send a clear message that unethical behavior will not be tolerated.
This development highlights the FBR’s ongoing reforms to strengthen governance, transparency, and accountability within the organization, aligning with its mandate to facilitate fair tax administration in Pakistan.
