ISLAMABAD: The competent authority, imposing the major penalty, has dismissed Muhammad Arif Anis, (Inland Revenue Service/BS-18), Regional Tax Office, Multan, on account of inefficiency and misconduct under Rule 3(a) & (b) of the Government Servants (Efficiency & Discipline), Rules, 1973.
As per details, the accused officer, Muhammad Arif Anis, was enrolled in EMBA Programme (2008-2010) at LUMS Lahore, which was fully funded by TARP, FBR. Prior to initiation of EMBA, the officer submitted an undertaking to the effect that in case of his failure to complete any or all the terms/semesters, he shall be liable to refund all the cost incurred on his studies, to FBR.
Arif Anis completed 1st and 2nd semesters and discontinued studies during the third semester without prior approval of the Board. By that time, an amount of Rs662,750 had already been paid by the Board as fee for first third semesters. The officer was granted two years EOL (ex-Pakistan leave) from September 01, 2009 to August 31, 2011 and on completion of leave, was again granted three years study leave ex-Pakistan from 01, 2011 to August 31, 2014.
On the expiry of the said leave, instead of joining back duty, he again requested for grant of three years EOL (without pay), which was regretted by the authority as not being admissible under the rules. But he neither joined back duty nor responded to the said letter. Consequently disciplinary proceedings under Government Servants (E&D) Rules, 1973 were initiated against him.
During the inquiry, the accused officer failed to put forth any defence and simply requested for further grant of 02/03 years EOL (without pay). His request was again regretted and was directed to join back duty within 15 days. But no response was received from him.
The Secretary Revenue Division/ FBR Chairman, being the authority in this case, after having considered all aspects of the case and recommendations of the Authorized Officer, impose the major penalty of ‘dismissal from service’ on the accused officer under sub clause (iv) of clause (b) of sub rule (1) of Rule 4 of Government Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 1973 with immediate effect. The outstanding amount of Rs382,750 will also be recovered from him.
However, Muhammad Arif Anis has a right to appeal to the Appellate Authority as provided under the relevant Rules.
