SRB collects Rs105.9 billion in challenge economic situation

SRB collects Rs105.9 billion in challenge economic situation

KARACHI: Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) has collected Rs105.9 billion as sales tax on service during fiscal year 2019/2020 despite challenging economic situation due to COVID-19.

According to a statement released on Wednesday the SRB collected Rs105.9 billion during fiscal year 2019/2020 as compared with Rs100.3 billion in the preceding fiscal year, showing 5.58 percent growth.

Out of total collection the SRB collected Rs5.6 billion as workers welfare fund.

“The milestone that SRB has reached represents a consistency of achievements, it has built since organization’s inception in 2011, courtesy the hard work and steadfastness demonstrated by its workforce, in work-culture dedicated to professional values,” according to the statement.

The year 2019/2020 had a particular significance arising from COVID-19. The employees put in their best, working beyond the normal call of duty, despite the lockdown, six days – week in the face of difficult circumstances arising from the pandemic.

The SRB also praised the taxpayers for their trust and cooperation ant the continuous support of the Sindh government without which the landmark performance of SRB would not have been possible.

The SRB is now eying on an overall target of Rs135 billion during 2020/2021 with a year on year growth of 27.5 percent.