ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken serious notice of the complaints of the importers regarding the corruption, misconduct and misuse of powers by the field staff of the Directorate of Customs Intelligence and Investigations and directed investigation into the matter and to take action against corrupt officials.
Sources told Customs Today that Member Customs Muhammad Zahid Khokhar has urged the officials of Model Customs Collectorates and Directorates of Customs Intelligence and Investigation to follow the set policy in line with rules and regulations. He again told the importers the FBR was ready to resolve their issues under the due course of law.
According to sources, this matter would also be taken up with the high-ups of Directorate General of Customs Intelligence and Investigations, Islamabad. Khokhar advised the importers to inform the FBR in case any officer of the Customs Department demanded bribe from them. The FBR would take strict action against corrupt officials, he added.
