Islamabad, February 2, 2024 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed a major penalty of dismissal from service against Syed Zeeshan Haider, an Inspector Customs (under suspension/BS-16) at the Collectorate of Customs Allama Iqbal International Airport (AIIA), Lahore.
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Lady Customs Officer Dismissed from Service for Unauthorized Absence
Karachi, October 20, 2023 – In a significant development, a female customs officer, Ms. Bushra Aafrin, has been handed a major penalty of dismissal from service by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) due to her unauthorized absence from duty.
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Lady Officer of Pakistan Customs Service Dismissed for Unauthorized Absence
ISLAMABAD: A female officer of the Pakistan Customs Service (PCS) has been handed a major penalty of dismissal from service by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
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Customs appraising officer awarded ‘dismissal from service’
ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Wednesday awarded major penalty of ‘dismissal from service’ upon an appraising officer of Pakistan Customs on the charges of misconduct.
According to an official notice, the FBR stated disciplinary proceedings were initiated against Syed Imtiaz Hussain Shah, Appraising Officer (BS-16), Directorate of Post Clearance Audit (North), Islamabad by the Authority/Member (Admn/HR) by issuing order under Rule-7 read with Rule-6 of the Civil Servants (Efficiency & Discipline) Rules, 2020 dated July 20, 2022 on account of acts of omission and commission constituting “Misconduct” under Rule- 3(b) read with Rule-2(1)(K) of the Civil Servants (E&D), Rules, 2020.
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A Show Cause Notice was served upon Syed Imtiaz Hussain Shah, Appraising Officer (BS-16). In response to the Show Cause Notice, the accused submitted defence reply to the Authority on August 16, 2022 along with the request for personal hearing.
The Member (Admn/HR) / Authority afforded an opportunity of personal hearing to the accused on September 08, 2022.
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After having gone through the case record including reply to Show Cause Notice, verbal submissions made by the accused during the personal hearing and other relevant record, the Member (Admn/HR) being Authority in this case, is of the considered opinion that the charges of “Misconduct” stand established against the accused.
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Therefore, the Authority Member (Admn/HR) has decided to impose a major penalty of “Dismissal from Service” upon Syed Imtiaz Hussain Shah, Appraising Officer, Directorate of Post Clearance Audit (North), Islamabad under Rule- 4(3)(e) of the Civil Servants (E&D) Rules, 2020.
The officer will have a right to appeal against this Order to the Appellate Authority under Civil Servants (Appeals) Rules, 1977 within a period of 30 days from the date of communication of this Notification.
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Customs officer awarded ‘major penalty’ for corruption
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed major penalty of ‘dismissal from service’ upon an officer of Pakistan Customs on the charges of corruption, misconduct and inefficiency.
The FBR in an office order issued on Tuesday stated that disciplinary proceedings were initiated against Mansab Shah, Inspector (BS-16) posted in Collectorate of Customs (Enforcement), Lahore in September 2020 on account of ‘Inefficiency, Misconduct & Corruption’.
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Muteen Alam, Additional Collector (PCS/BS-19), Collectorate of Customs (Enforcement), Lahore was appointed as Inquiry Officer to conduct inquiry into the case on account of acts of omission and commission as detailed in the Charge Sheet / Statement of Allegations.
The Inquiry Officer submitted the inquiry report, according to which the charges of “Inefficiency, Misconduct & Corruption” were established against the accused officer.
Accordingly, the Collector, Collectorate of Customs (Enforcement), Lahore / Authorized Officer served Show Cause Notice dated February 15, 2021 upon the accused.
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Upon receipt of reply to the Show Cause Notice, the accused was granted personal hearings on February 24, 2021 and March 24, 2021 to show cause in his defence.
The authorized officer, after considering the inquiry report, reply to Show Cause Notice and oral submissions made during the personal hearings, found the accused officer guilty of “Inefficiency, Misconduct & Corruption” and recommended to the Authority i.e. Member (Administration/Human Resource), FBR to impose major penalty of “Reduction to the lower post of Data Entry Operator” upon the accused officer as prescribed under Rule-4(1)(b)(iv) of the Government Servants (Efficiency & Discipline) Rules, 1973.
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The Member (Admn/HR)/Authority afforded an opportunity of personal hearing to the accused to defend the case in person on June 21, 2021. However, the accused failed to appear for hearing on the scheduled date and time and Final Show Cause Notice dated August 13, 2021 was served upon the accused by the Member (Admn/HR)/ Authority and he submitted written reply to the Show Cause Notice dated August 25, 2021.
The Member (Admn/HR) / Authority after going through the facts and record of the case, and having considered all aspects of the case submitted before him, did not agree with the recommendations of the Authorized Officer/ Collector regarding imposition of major penalty of “Reduction to lower post of Data Entry Operator” upon the accused and acting in the capacity as Authority, in exercise of powers conferred under Rule 5(1)(iv) of Government Servants (E&D) Rules, 1973 has imposed major penalty of “Dismissal from Service” upon Mansab Shah, Inspector (BS-16), Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Lahore under Rule-4(1)(b)(iv) of the Government Servants (Efficiency & Discipline) Rules, 1973.
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The accused shall have the right of appeal as admissible under the Civil Servants (Appeal) Rules, 1977.
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Customs officer awarded ‘dismissal from service’
ISLAMABAD: An officer of Pakistan Customs has been awarded the major penalty of ‘dismissal from service’ on charges of inefficiency and misconduct.
According to an official order issued by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Wednesday, disciplinary proceedings under the Government Servants (Efficiency & Discipline) Rules, 1973 were initiated against Ghulam Hussain Khoso, Inspector (BS-16) posted in Collectorate of Customs (Enforcement), Quetta through a charge sheet issued on June 20, 2020 on account of ‘Inefficiency’ and ‘Misconduct’ under Rule-3(a)&(b) of the Government Servants (E&D) Rules, 1973.
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Akbar Jan, the then Deputy Collector (PCS/BS-18), Model Customs Collectorate (Enforcement & Compliance), Quetta was appointed as Inquiry Officer to conduct inquiry into the case on account of acts of omission and commission as detailed in the Charge Sheet / Statement of Allegations.
The inquiry officer submitted the report dated October 09, 2020. According to the report the charges of inefficiency and misconduct were established against the accused officer.
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Accordingly, the Collector, Collectorate of Customs (Enforcement), Quetta / Authorized Officer served Show Cause Notice dated November 26, 2020 upon the accused.
Upon receipt of reply to the Show Cause Notice, the accused was granted personal hearings on December 14, 2020, December 22, 2020 and December 31, 2020 to show cause in his defence.
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The authorized officer, after considering the inquiry report, reply to Show Cause Notice and oral submissions made during the personal hearings, found the accused guilty of “Inefficiency” & “Misconduct” under Rule-3(a)&(b) of the Government Servants (Efficiency & Discipline) Rules, 1973 and recommended to the Authority i.e Member (Administration/Human Resource), FBR to impose major penalty of “Dismissal from Service” upon the accused officer as prescribed under Rule-4(1)(b)(iv) of the Government Servants (Efficiency & Discipline) Rules, 1973.
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The Member (Admn/HR) / Authority after having considered all aspects of the case and submissions made by the accused during the personal hearing granted to him by the Authority, has imposed major penalty of “Dismissal from Service” upon Ghulam Hussain Khoso, Inspector (BS-16), Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Quetta under Rule-4(1)(b)(iv) of the Government Servants (Efficiency & Discipline) Rules, 1973.
The accused shall have the right of appeal as admissible under the Civil Servants (Appeal) Rules, 1977, according to the FBR.
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FBR terminates job of IRS officer on misconduct
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has terminated the job of BS-17 official of Inland Revenue Service (IRS) on the charges of misconduct.
The FBR issued an office order on Friday to notify the major penalty of ‘dismissal from service’ upon the officer.
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The FBR said that disciplinary proceedings were initiated against Masud Humayun (IRS/BS-17/Prob), posted as Assistant Director, Additional Directorate of Internal Audit (IR) Gujranwala on account of multiple offences including exchange of Answer Book, cheating, lying, deceitful conduct and manhandling of the examination supervisor, a BS-19 officer while taking paper of FPO Exam i.e. Principle of Accountancy and unauthorized absence w.e.f. 17.08.2020; constituting “inefficiency” and “misconduct” in terms the Civil Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 2020.
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The Revenue Secretary/Chairman, FBR, while dispensing with holding of formal inquiry under Civil Servants (E&D) Rules, 2020, issued an Order under Rule7 along with Show Cause Notice dated October 12, 2021. However, no reply, to the said show cause notice (within the stipulated time) was received.
The FBR chairman Chairman after examining the facts and legal position of the case, found the accused officer guilty of the charges of “inefficiency” and “misconduct” levelled against him.
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The FBR chairman after having considered all aspects of the case, has decided to impose major penalty of “dismissal from service” upon Masud Humayun (IRS-BS-17/Prob) under the Civil Servants (E&D) Rules, 2020.
The period of his unauthorized absence from duty w.e.f. August 17, 2020 shall be treated as extraordinary leave without pay.
Masud Humayun / the accused officer, shall have the right to file departmental appeal within a period of thirty (30) days from the date of issuance of this notification.
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IRS officer awarded major penalty for corruption
ISLAMABAD: An officer of the Inland Revenue Service (IRS) has been awarded a major penalty of ‘dismissal from service’ after the officer was found guilty of corruption and misconduct.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on a complaint of a taxpayer initiated an inquiry against Syed Zubair Shah, a BS-19 officer of IRS.
M/s. Pak Steel Re-Rolling Mills, Islamabad lodged a complaint against the IRS officer last year.
The FBR appointed Ms. Qaisara Fatima (IRS/BS-20) as Inquiry Officer to probe the charges against the accused officer. The inquiry officer submitted a report on December 04, 2020 with the findings that the charges of corruption and misconduct were proved against the officer.
On the basis of the inquiry report, a Show Cause Notice was issued on 22.12.2020 to the accused officer with the directions to show cause within seven (07) days of the receipt as to why one or more penalties including Major Penalty of “Dismissal from Service” under Government Servants (Efficiency & Discipline) Rules, 1973 may not be imposed upon him.
The accused officer furnished a reply to the Show Cause Notice and denied charges leveled against him and sought an opportunity of personal hearing which was granted by the Authorized Officer on 21.01.2021.
The accused officer challenged the evidence and the Authorized Officer directed the Inquiry Officer to get a forensic audit conducted from the Cyber Crime Wing of FIA. The Inquiry Officer repeatedly directed the accused officer to get his voice recorded for purpose of his voice samples to be produced before FIA authorities; however, there the accused was reluctant and avoided getting his voice recorded. Accordingly, to decide the case another opportunity for a personal hearing was granted by the Authorized Officer on 08.11.2021.
Moreover, the inquiry officer sent the evidence for a forensic audit to the FIA, which contained the voice of the accused and Chief Accountant of M/s. Pak Steel Re-Rolling Mills, Islamabad. The report received from FIA on the telephonic conversation clearly states that spectrogram analysis of audio files obtained from the cell phone of the complainant depicts no sudden variations in pitch and frequency. Therefore, the FIA’s report regarding the conversation recorded on the CD (evidence) confirmed the voice/conversation of the accused officer with the complainant.
After examining the record of the case, written reply of the accused officer including a reply to the Show Cause Notice and findings of the inquiry officer, the Authorized Officer recommended imposition of a major penalty of “dismissal from service” under Rule 4(1)(b)(iv) of Government Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 1973 upon Syed Zubair Shah (IRS/BS-19).
The Competent Authority, i.e Secretary Revenue Division after considering all the aspects and material relating to the case, defense of the accused officer including a reply to the Show Cause Notice, findings of the inquiry officer, and recommendations of the Authorized officer, has decided to impose a major penalty of “dismissal from service” under Rule 4(1)(b)(iv) of Government Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 1973 upon Syed Zubair Shah (IRS/BS-19) presently posted as Secretary (Admin Pool), Federal Board of Revenue (HQ), Islamabad (under suspension).
In light of the above, a major penalty of “dismissal from service” is imposed upon Syed Zubair Shah (IRS/BS-19), Secretary (Admin Pool), Federal Board of Revenue (HQ), Islamabad as laid down in sub-clause (iv) of clause (b) of sub Rule (1) of Rule 4 of the Government Servants (Efficiency & Discipline) Rules, 1973 with immediate effect.
Syed Zubair Shah (IRS/BS-19), shall have the right to appeal to the Appellate Authority under Civil Servants (Appeals) Rules, 1977 within a period of 30 days from the date of communication of this Notification, as provided under the relevant Rules.
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FBR sacks director customs audit on NAB conviction
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has demonstrated its commitment to maintaining integrity and accountability within its ranks by dismissing a director of the Directorate of Internal Audit – South (Customs), Karachi.
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Senior tax auditor awarded ‘dismissal from service’
ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed major penalty of ‘dismissal from service’ upon a senior tax auditor for misconduct.
Syed Ali Hussain, Senior Auditor (BS-16), Large Taxpayers Office, has been removed from service for absence from office without authorized leave.
According to an office order issued on Wednesday, the FBR said disciplinary proceedings were initiated against Syed Ali Hussain, Senior Auditor (BS-16), Large Taxpayers Office, Lahore under Government Servants (Efficiency & Discipline), Rules 1973 on charges of “Misconduct” in terms of Rule 3(b) ibid.
The Chief Commissioner, Large Taxpayers Office, Lahore being Authorized officer appointed Dr. Muhammad Sarmad Qureshi, then Commissioner-IR, (Legal Zone) Large Taxpayers Office, Lahore as Inquiry Officer. Charge Sheet and Statement of Allegations were issued on 01.02.2021 on following charges:
i. Syed Ali Hussain, Senior Auditor, Large Taxpayers Office, Lahore (the then Large Taxpayers Unit, Lahore) was allowed casual leave for 5 days from 05.11.2018 to 09.11.2018 and he was due in office on 12.11.20108 after the weekly holidays on Saturday and Sunday i.e. 10th and 11th November, 2018. As such he is absent from duty since 12.11.2018.
ii. He willfully travelled outside Pakistan frequently without prior approval and sanction of ex-Pakistan leave from the Competent Authority during the period.
iii. Passport No. JR5159161 was issued to him on 27th July, 2016 showing his profession as “Government Employee” but he applied on 18th October, 2018 for the modification of his passport, on the basis of production of fake resignation letter at the time of interview and willfully got a modified passport bearing No. JR5159162 showing his profession as “Other”.
iv. He sent an application through Mr. Atif Noor on 25th April, 2019 requesting for leave for 4 weeks alongwith OPD slip dated 25th April, 2019 showing that he was examined by the Medical Officer of Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Lahore who recommended complete bed rest for 4 weeks whereas Syed Ali Hussain was out of Pakistan on 25th April, 2019.
In spite of proper service of Charge Sheet and Statement of Allegations sent through UMS followed by final hearing notice sent through UMS and service by hand upon his brother namely Syed SajjadHaider s/o Syed Mehboob Ali CNIC 35202-2414918-1 at House No. 1-A, Qureshi Street No. 44, Sanda Kalan, Lahore on 09.03.2021 which was also affix at the same premises, the accused failed to respond.
Keeping in view the constant non-compliance from accused, a Show Cause Notice dated 17.03.2021 and the corrigendum was published in the “Daily Pakistan”& “Business Recorder” dated 16.04.2021 and 25.04.2021 respectively. In absence of any defence the inquiry officer concluded that all charges levelled against the accused are established and submitted the inquiry report dated 08.06.2021 to the Authorized Officer.
Chief Commissioner, Large Taxpayers Office, Lahore being Authorized Officer in this case, after considering all aspect of the case was of the view that the charges of “Misconduct” against the officer stand established. The Authorized Officer i.e. Chief Commissioner, LTO Lahore therefore recommended imposition of the Major Penalty of “Dismissal from Service” upon the accused in terms of Rule 5(1)(iv) read with 4(1)(b)(iv) of the Government Servants (Efficiency & Discipline) Rules, 1973.
The authority i.e. (Admn/HR) FBR has imposed the Major Penalty of “Dismissal from Service” upon the accused under Rule Rule 5(1)(iv) read with 4(1)(b)(iv) of the Government Servants (Efficiency & Discipline), Rules 1973 with immediate effect. Period of absence from duty w.e.f. 12.11.2018 till dismissal shall be treated as extraordinary leave (EOL), without pay.
Syed Ali Hussain, Senior Auditor (BS-16), shall have right of appeal to the appellate Authority under Civil Servants (Appeal) Rules, 1977 within a period of thirty (30) days from the date of communication of this notification / order.