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134 billion rupees were earned by sugar profiteers. PHOTO: PIXABAY
ISLAMABAD:
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) initiated disciplinary action and immediately suspended six officials who had absented themselves without permission from their supervisory duties at the sugar mills, reaffirming its zero-tolerance policy towards professional misconduct and dereliction of duty.
The officials were deployed under Section 40B of the Sales Tax Act, 1990 to ensure effective, transparent and uninterrupted monitoring of sugar production, a press release said.
The absence was detected during routine monitoring and verification carried out by the Grand Tax Office (LTO), Lahore, which is responsible for maintaining strict surveillance over the presence, conduct and performance of the monitoring teams under its jurisdiction.
Considering the seriousness of the lapse, LTO Lahore has proposed initiation of disciplinary proceedings against the officials concerned in accordance with applicable rules and procedures.
An immediate suspension has been ordered to ensure accountability and prevent any compromise in the oversight process.
FBR reiterated its unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of discipline, integrity and professionalism in its field trainings.
Any dereliction of duty, misconduct or failure to fulfill assigned responsibilities will be dealt with firmly and strictly under the law, he added.
