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  • FBR promotes nine IRS officers to BS-19

    FBR promotes nine IRS officers to BS-19

    ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Tuesday notified promotion of BS-18 officers of Inland Revenue Service (IRS) to BS-19 on regular basis with immediate effect.

    The FBR promoted the following officers:

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    1. Salman Ahmad Khan

    2. Naeem Hassan

    3. Ms. Saima Munawar

    4. Ms. Salma Shaheen

    5. Waqas Ahmed

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    6. Osama Idrees

    7. Shehryar Akram Awan

    8. Naveed Hassan

    9. Ms. Uzma Waqar

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    The FBR said that the officers, if drawing performance allowance prior to issuance of this notification, will continue to draw the same after regular promotion to BS-19.

    The officers, already working in BS-19 on acting charge basis or on OPS basis as Additional Commissioner / Additional Director / Secretary FBR (HQ), Islamabad shall actualize their promotion at their present place of posting.

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    Ms. Uzma Waqar, currently posted as Deputy Commissioner-IR, Corporate Tax Office, Lahore shall, upon promotion, actualize her promotion on the same post for which the post shall be upgraded to BS-19, in public interest, for as long as it is held by her till her transfer to a vacant BS-19 post after culmination of current fiscal year.

    The FBR congratulates the aforementioned officers on their regular promotion to BS-19.

  • FBR drafts ID evidence rules to subscribe Pakistan Single Window

    FBR drafts ID evidence rules to subscribe Pakistan Single Window

    ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Monday issued draft rules for providing evidence of identity for subscription of Pakistan Single Window (PSW).

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  • Gwadar Collectorate auctions motor cars on May 23

    Gwadar Collectorate auctions motor cars on May 23

    GWADAR: Collectorate of Customs (Enforcement), Gwadar has announced auction of motor cars to be held on May 23, 2022 at state warehouse godown, Gwadar.

    The collectorate announced auction of following motor vehicles:

    01. Zamyad Pickup Model nil, Chassis No. NAZDL104TD-0068010

    02. Zamyad Pickup Model nil, Chassis No. NAZPL140BJ-0501530

    03. Zamyad Pickup Model nil, Chassis No. NAZPL140TB-N272445

    04. Zamyad Pickup Model nil, Chassis No. NAZPL140BJ-0503834

    05. Toyota Stout Pickup Model 1983, Chassis No. RK110-601814

    06. Toyota Pickup S/cabin Model 1984, Chassis No. YN55-0017594

    07. Toyota Pickup S/cabin Model 1984, Chassis No. YN55-0018440

    08. Toyota Hilux Surf Model 2003, Chassis No. RZN215-0008039

    09. Toyota Hilux Surf Model 2007, Chassis No. GRN215-8109082

    10. Toyota Hilux Surf Model 1999, Chassis No. RZN185-9030039

    11. Toyota Stout Pickup S/Cabin Model 1984, Chassis No. RK110-613912

    12. Toyota Corrolla Model 2005, Chassis No. NZE121-0371839

    13. Toyota Hilux Surf Model 1998, Chassis No. RZN185-0031909

    14. Toyota Premio Model 2008, Chassis No. NZT260-3038101

    15. Toyota Axio Model 2007, Chassis No. ZRE142-6008183

    16. Toyota Vitz Model 2004, Chassis No. SCP13-0030163

    17. Toyota Probox Model 2003, Chassis No. ZNE10-0101673

    18. Toyota Land Cruiser Pickup Model 1988, Chassis No. FJ75-0043421

    19. Toyota Land Cruiser Pickup Model 1988, Chassis No. FJ75-0074709

    20. Toyota Land Cruiser Pickup Model 1986, Chassis No. FJ75-0038226

    21. Toyota Land Cruiser Pickup Model 1988, Chassis No. FJ75-0075357

    22. Hino Truck Model 1994, Chassis No. FF3HJA-50180

    23. Toyota Land Cruiser VX 4X4 Model 1998, Chassis No. UZJI00-0015026

    24. Toyota Hilux D/Cabin Vigo Model 2005, Chassis No. MR0FZ29G701508652

    25. Toyota Land Cruiser Pickup Model 1986, Chassis No. FJ75-0040747

    26. Zamyad 24 NIB Pickup S/cabin Model nil, Chassis No. NAZPL140TB0319839

    27. Zamyad 24 NIB Pickup S/cabin Model nil, Chassis No. NAZPL140TBM231212

    28. Toyota Land Cruiser Pickup Model 1986, Chassis No. FJ75-0043119

    29. Toyota Premio Model 2003, Chassis No. ZZT245-0018897

    30. Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Model 1995, Chassis No. KZJ71-0004062

    31. Toyota Corolla Model 2001, Chassis No. NZE121-3042485

    32. Toyota Hilux Pickup S/Cabin Model 1983, Chassis No. RN40-156765

    33. Toyota Hilux Pickup S/Cabin Model 1983, Chassis No. RN40-0155452

    34. Toyota Hilux Pickup S/Cabin Model 1983, Chassis No. RN40-0168695

    35. Toyota Surf Model 1998, Chassis No. UZN185-0078719

    36. Zamyad Pickup 24 NIB S/cabin Model nil, Chassis No. NAZPL140TH-NE06909

    37. Toyota Stout Pickup S/Cabin Model 1994, Chassis No. RK110-611811

    38. Hino Oil Tanker Model 1993, Chassis No. FGIHKA-50027

    39. Hino Bus Model 2006, Chassis No. AKIJMKA-10688

    40. Hino Bus Model nil, Chassis No. AKIJRKA-177243

    41. Hino Truck Model 1999, Chassis No. FGIJPC-10097

    42. Hino Truck Model 1996, Chassis No. FFIJMB-10343

    43. Hino Bus Model 1990, Chassis No. 174-41105

    44. Hino Oil Tanker Model 1995, Chassis No FDIJ-LB-11042

    45. Hino Truck Model 2013, Chassis No. FMIJNPD-19364

    46. Hino Truck Model 2005, Chassis No. FD8JLF-11877

    47. Hino Bus Model nil, Chassis No. AKIJ-11063

    48. Hino Oil Tanker Model 1997, Chasses No. FGIJKB-10162

    49. Hino Oil Tanker Model nil, Chassis No. FGIJPB-10349

    50. Zamyad Pickup Model nil, Chassis No. CSG28PRZ883427E01

    51. Zamyad Pickup Model nil, Chassis No. NAZPL140TH0485804

    52. Toyota Hilux Surf SSr-X (05 door) Model 1993, Chassis No. KZN130-9048371

    53. Hyundai Shehzore Model nil, Chassis No. PHONSMXR 37173

    54. Mini Truck Master Forland Model nil, Chassis No. MMC-02-03351

    55. Toyota Land Cruiser Pick up Model 1983, Chassis No. FJ 45-367102

    56. Toyota Land Cruiser Pick up Model 1986, Chassis No. FJ-75-0036340

  • FBR notifies promotion of three IRS officers to BS-22

    FBR notifies promotion of three IRS officers to BS-22

    The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially announced the promotion of three officers from the Inland Revenue Service (IRS) to the highest rank of BS-22.

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  • Assistance to the officers of customs

    Assistance to the officers of customs

    The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has clarified the provisions of Section 7 of the Customs Act, 1969, shedding light on the assistance extended to customs officers.

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  • Functions of customs officers to certain other officers

    Functions of customs officers to certain other officers

    Section 6 of Customs Act, 1969 has described entrustment of functions of customs officers to certain other officers.

    The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) issued the Customs Act, 1969 updated up to June 30, 2021. The Act incorporated amendments brought through Finance Act, 2021.

    Following is the text of section 6 of the Customs Act, 1969:

    6. Entrustment of functions of customs officers to certain other officers.- (1) The Board may, by notification in the official Gazette, entrust, either conditionally or unconditionally, any functions of any officer of customs under this Act to any officer of the Federal Government, Provincial Government, State Bank of Pakistan and Scheduled Banks in accordance with the legal framework notified by the Board:

    Provided that where any officer in performance of his functions under this section commits any offence under this Act, such officer shall, in addition to any other penalty which may be imposed under any other law for the time being in force, be liable to such punishment as is specified in sub-section (1) of section 156 for the offence committed by him.

    (2) No officer entrusted with any functions of any officer of customs under sub-section (1) shall interfere in any manner in the performance or discharge of any duty by an officer of customs in places notified under section 9.

    (Disclaimer: The text of above section is only for information. Team PkRevenue.com makes all efforts to provide the correct version of the text. However, the team PkRevenue.com is not responsible for any error or omission.)

  • Delegation of powers under Customs Act

    Delegation of powers under Customs Act

    Section 5 of Customs Act, 1969 has described delegation of powers.

    The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) issued the Customs Act, 1969 updated up to June 30, 2021. The Act incorporated amendments brought through Finance Act, 2021.

    Following is the text of section 5 of the Customs Act, 1969:

    5 “Delegation of powers.- (1) The Board may, by notification in the official Gazette and subject to such limitations or conditions as may be specified therein, empower by name or designation-

    (a) any Additional Collector of Customs or Deputy Collector of Customs to exercise any of the powers of a Collector of Customs under this Act;

    (b) any Deputy Collector of Customs or Assistant Collector of Customs to exercise any of the powers of an Additional Collector of Customs under this Act;

    (c) any Assistant Collector of Customs to exercise any of the powers of a Deputy Collector of Customs under this Act; and

    (d) any other officer of customs with any other designation.

    (2) Unless the Board in any case otherwise directs, the Director General, Director, and Collector may authorize any officer to exercise within any specified area any of the powers of the Director General, Director, Collector or any other officer of Customs under this Act.

    (Disclaimer: The text of above section is only for information. Team PkRevenue.com makes all efforts to provide the correct version of the text. However, the team PkRevenue.com is not responsible for any error or omission.)

  • Powers of Directorates and Custom officers

    Powers of Directorates and Custom officers

    Section 3E and 4 of Customs Act, 1969 has explained powers of directorates and custom officers.

    The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) issued the Customs Act, 1969 updated up to June 30, 2021. The Act incorporated amendments brought through Finance Act, 2021.

    Following is the text of section 3E and 4 of the Customs Act, 1969:

    3E. Powers and functioning of the Directorates General and Directorates, etc.- The Board may specify the functions, jurisdiction and powers of the Directorates General and Directorates specified in the preceding sections and their officers by notification in the official Gazette.

    4. Powers and duties of officers of customs.- An officer of customs appointed under section 3 shall exercise such powers and discharge such duties as are conferred or imposed on him by or under this Act or the rules made thereunder; and he shall also be competent to exercise all powers and discharge all duties conferred or imposed upon any officer subordinate to him:

    Provided that, notwithstanding anything contained in this Act or the rules, the Board may, by general or special order, impose such limitations or conditions on the exercise of such powers and discharge of such duties as it thinks fit.

    (Disclaimer: The text of above section is only for information. Team PkRevenue.com makes all efforts to provide the correct version of the text. However, the team PkRevenue.com is not responsible for any error or omission.)

  • Directorate Generals under Customs Act

    Directorate Generals under Customs Act

    Section 3A till 3DDD of Customs Act, 1969 has described Directorate Generals under customs act.

    The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) issued the Customs Act, 1969 updated up to June 30, 2021. The Act incorporated amendments brought through Finance Act, 2021.

    Following is the text of section 3A to 3DDD of the Customs Act, 1969:

    3A. Directorate General of Intelligence and Investigation Customs: shall consist of a Director General and as many Directors, Additional Directors, Deputy Directors, Assistant Directors and such other officers as the Board may, by notification in the official Gazette, appoint.

    3AA. Directorate General of Transit Trade.- The Directorate General of Transit Trade shall consist of a Director General and as many Directors, Additional Directors, Deputy Directors, Assistant Directors and such other officers as the Board may, by notification in the official Gazette, appoint.

    3AAA. Directorate General of China Pakistan Economic Corridor.- The Directorate General of China Pakistan Economic Corridor shall consist of a Director General and as many Directors, Additional Directors, Deputy Directors, Assistant Directors and such other officers as the Board may, by notification in the official Gazette, appoint.

    3B. Directorate General of Internal Audit.- The Directorate General of Internal Audit shall consist of a Director General and as many Directors, Additional Directors, Deputy Directors, Assistant Directors and such other officers as the Board may, by notification in the official Gazette, appoint.

    3BB. Directorate General of Reform and Automation.- The Directorate General of Reform and Automation shall consist of a Director General and as many Directors, Additional Directors, Deputy Directors, Assistant Directors and such officers as the Board may, by notification in the official Gazette, appoint.

    3BBB. Directorate General of Risk Management.- The Directorate General of Risk Management shall consist of a Director General and as many Directors, Additional Directors, Deputy Directors, Assistant Directors and such other officers as the Board may, by notification in the official Gazette, appoint.

    3C. Directorate General of Training and Research.- The Directorate General of Training and Research shall consist of a Director General and as many Directors, Additional Directors, Deputy Directors and Assistant Directors and such other officers as the Board may, by notification in the official Gazette, appoint.

    3CC. Directorate General of Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement.- The Directorate General of Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement shall consist of a Director General and as many Directors, Additional Directors, Deputy Directors, Assistant Directors and such other officers as the Board may, by notification in the official Gazette, appoint

    3CCA. Directorate General of Law and Prosecution.- The Directorate General of Law and Prosecution shall consist of a Directorate General and as many Directors, Additional Directors, Deputy Directors, Assistant Directors, Special Public Prosecutors and such other officers as the Board may, by notification in the official Gazette, appoint.

    3CCB. Directorate General of National Nuclear Detection Architecture.- The Directorate General of Nuclear Detection Architecture shall consist of a Director General and as any Deputy Director Generals, Directors, Additional Directors, Deputy Directors, Assistant Directors and such other officers as the Board may, by notification in the official Gazette, appoint.

    3CCC. Directorate Generals of Marine.- The Directorate Generals of Marine shall consist of a Director General as many Directors, Additional Directors, Deputy Directors, Assistant Directors and such other officers as the Board may, by notification in the official Gazette, appoint.

    3D. Directorate General of Valuation.- The Directorate General of Valuation shall consist of a Director General and as many Directors, Additional Directors, Deputy Directors, Assistant Directors and such other officers as the Board may, by notification in the official Gazette, appoint.

    3DD . Directorate General of Post Clearance audit (PCA).- The Directorate-General of Post Clearance Audit(PCA) shall consist of a Directors-General and as many Directors, Additional Directors, Deputy Directors, Assistant Directors and such other officers as the Board may, by notification in the official Gazette, appoint.]

    3DDD. Directorate General of Input Output Co-efficient Organization. – The Directorate General of Input Output Co-efficient Organization (IOCO) shall consist of a Director General and as many Directors, Additional Directors, Deputy Directors, Assistant Directors and such other officers as the Board may, by notification in the official Gazette, appoint.

    (Disclaimer: The text of above section is only for information. Team PkRevenue.com makes all efforts to provide the correct version of the text. However, the team PkRevenue.com is not responsible for any error or omission.)

  • Appointment of officers of customs

    Appointment of officers of customs

    The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has released an updated version of the Customs Act, 1969, up to June 30, 2021, incorporating amendments introduced through the Finance Act, 2021. One of the pivotal sections in the Customs Act that outlines the appointment of officers is Section 3.

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