The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has raised concerns over a significant number of officers in BS-19 and BS-20 who have been found non-compliant with the mandatory filing of asset declarations.
According to a circular issued by the FBR, a majority of officers in the Inland Revenue Service (IRS) and Pakistan Customs Service (PCS) within these grades had not submitted their asset declarations up to June 30, 2021.
The FBR revealed that a letter dated June 14, 2021, was issued to all officers of IRS and PCS in the promotion zone, instructing them to ensure the submission of their Performance Evaluation Reports (PERs) and declarations of assets up to June 30, 2021, to the Board by July 10, 2021. However, a subsequent scrutiny of personal records unveiled that a majority of officers failed to comply with this directive.
A Central Selection Board (CSB) meeting for promotions from BS-20 to BS-21 and BS-19 to BS-20 is imminent, with cases slated for submission to the Establishment Division for CSB consideration by September 05, 2021. In light of this, the FBR has issued a stern directive to all BS-19 and BS-20 officers of IRS and PCS in the promotion zone, mandating the submission of their PERs and asset declarations up to June 30, 2021, to the Board by September 03, 2021.
The FBR emphasized that completing PERs and submitting asset declarations are prerequisites for promotions to selection grades under the Civil Servants Promotion (BS-18 to BS-21) Rules, 2019. The revenue board is making concerted efforts to ensure that all eligible officers are duly considered for promotion in the upcoming CSB meeting.
Any officer failing to furnish the required documents by the stipulated deadline of September 03, 2021, will bear personal responsibility for non-consideration, deferment, or supersession in the promotion process, as stated by the FBR.
The issue of non-compliance with asset declarations by senior officers is a matter of concern, not only in terms of regulatory adherence but also for maintaining transparency and accountability within the civil service. The FBR’s proactive stance indicates a commitment to upholding the standards of integrity and diligence expected from officers in key positions. As the deadline approaches, it remains to be seen how effectively the FBR’s directives will be followed and what implications this may have on the upcoming promotions within the IRS and PCS.
