ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed power and gas utilities to stop supplying zero-rated to a textile unit with immediate effect.
In two separate Sales Tax General Orders (STGOs) issued on Wednesday, the FBR suspended zero-rated sales tax supply of gas and electricity allowed to Faisalabad-based textile unit i.e. Amtex (Pvt) Limited on recommendation of concerned Regional Tax Office (RTO).
The FBR directed the chief commissioner RTO Faisalabad to coordinate with FESCO and SNGPL authorities regarding implementation of amendments for the registered person and submit report in respect of action taken / recovery made for misuse of the facility.
The FBR also asked Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) and Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGL) to start charging sales tax on the supply of electricity and gas to the registered person.
