KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) issued notices to the tax authorities and deputy attorney general directing them to file their respective para-wise comments on a constitutional petition filed by Global Corporation challenging enhancement of valuation of baby diapers from $2.05/kg to 2.50/kg.
A two-member bench, headed by Justice Munib Akhtar, was hearing the petition. The court adjourned the matter for May 05, 2017.
Earlier, counsel for the petitioner stated that it he is engaged in the business of import of baby diapers from China and has unblemished record.
According to the petitioner, Collector of Customs, Model Customs Collectorate Appraisement West, is assessing the imported consignments of low-end baby diapers imported by the petitioner on the basis of the order-in-revision no 224 of 2016 dated 04/06/2016 enhanced from $2.05/kg to 2.50/kg passed by the Director General, Directorate of Valuation, in spite of the fact that customs appellate tribunal has set aside the aid order-in-revision vide judgment dated 14/11/2016.
Citing Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Director General, Directorate of Valuation, Director Directorate of Valuation, Collector of Customs, Model Customs Collectorate Appraisement West as respondents, counsel pleaded with the court to declare that act of the respondents is illegal and mala fide.
He also pleaded with the SHC to set aside assessment of the respondents and direct them to charge $2.05/kg.
