BS-18 Inland Revenue officer Khurram Fakhar Siddique removed from service after an inquiry found charges of misconduct and corruption proved against him.
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved the removal from service of Khurram Fakhar Siddique, a BS-18 officer of the Inland Revenue Service (IRS), after disciplinary proceedings found charges of misconduct and corruption proved against him.
According to a notification issued by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Thursday, Siddique was already under suspension when disciplinary proceedings were initiated against him under the Civil Servants (Efficiency & Discipline) Rules, 2020.
The proceedings were launched through an order of inquiry, charge sheet and statement of allegations dated February 27, 2025, on charges of “Misconduct” and “Corruption”.
Inquiry finds charges proved
Amina Hassan, an IRS BS-21 officer, was appointed as the inquiry officer. She submitted her inquiry report on June 27, 2025, concluding that all charges against Siddique had been established.
The inquiry officer recommended the major penalty of “Removal from Service” under Rule 4(3)(d) of the Civil Servants (E&D) Rules, 2020.
Following the inquiry report, the FBR issued a show-cause notice on July 7, 2025, asking Siddique to explain why one or more penalties should not be imposed, including the major penalty of dismissal from service under Rule 4(3)(e).
Siddique submitted his written response to the show-cause notice on July 21, 2025.
Officer given opportunity for personal hearing
The officer was subsequently given an opportunity for a personal hearing on August 26 and September 1, 2025, before Syed Nadeem Hussain Rizvi, a retired IRS BS-22 officer and then Director General of the IRS Academy, Lahore.
However, Siddique opted to submit a written response instead of appearing personally before the hearing officer.
The notification said the Prime Minister, as the competent authority under Rule 2(1)(c) of the Civil Servants (Efficiency & Discipline) Rules, 2020, reviewed the complete record of the disciplinary proceedings.
The record included the charge sheet and statement of allegations, inquiry report, show-cause notice and response, recommendations of the inquiry and hearing officers, as well as the speaking order passed on the directions of the Lahore High Court.
Prime Minister approves removal from service
After reviewing the record, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif concluded that the charges of misconduct and corruption had been proved against Siddique.
The Prime Minister also determined that the penalty recommended by the inquiry officer was commensurate with the charges.
The notification stated that the Prime Minister therefore imposed the major penalty of “Removal from Service” on Khurram Fakhar Siddique (IRS/BS-18) with immediate effect under Rule 4(3)(d) of the Civil Servants (E&D) Rules, 2020.
Siddique retains right to appeal
Despite the removal order, Siddique has been given the right to appeal against the decision.
Under the Civil Servants (Appeals) Rules, 1977, he may approach the Appellate Authority within 30 days from the date the notification is communicated to him.
The appeal provision allows the former FBR officer to challenge the disciplinary action within the prescribed legal timeframe.