Islamabad, December 28, 2025 – The Large Taxpayers Office (LTO) Lahore has taken strict disciplinary action by suspending four Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) officials who were found absent from their assigned monitoring duties at sugar mills. The move reflects LTO Lahore’s commitment to maintaining strict oversight and ensuring full compliance with tax monitoring regulations.
The suspended officials were deployed under Section 40B of the Sales Tax Act, 1990, which mandates effective supervision of sugar production to ensure proper reporting and timely tax collection. Their absence was discovered during routine inspections and verification processes conducted by the LTO Lahore team, which monitors field staff performance, attendance, and adherence to assigned responsibilities.
According to LTO Lahore sources, immediate suspension has been ordered to prevent any potential disruption in the sugar mill monitoring process and to uphold accountability. In addition, formal disciplinary proceedings have been proposed against the officials in accordance with applicable rules and procedures. This action reinforces the authority’s zero-tolerance policy toward negligence, misconduct, and dereliction of duty.
FBR reiterated its unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of discipline, integrity, and professionalism across its field formations. Officials emphasized that any failure to comply with assigned responsibilities or act in accordance with established procedures will be dealt with firmly under the law.
The suspension of these officials sends a strong message to all field staff about the importance of diligent tax monitoring and the consequences of non-compliance. By enforcing strict measures, LTO Lahore aims to ensure uninterrupted, transparent supervision of sugar production, safeguard revenue collection, and strengthen public confidence in Pakistan’s tax administration system.