The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken strict disciplinary action by suspending six officials found absent without authorization from their assigned sugar mill monitoring duties, underscoring its zero-tolerance stance on misconduct and negligence.
The officials were deployed under Section 40B of the Sales Tax Act, 1990, to ensure effective, transparent, and uninterrupted monitoring of sugar production. Their absence was identified during routine checks and verification conducted by the Large Tax Office (LTO) Lahore, which oversees the attendance, conduct, and performance of monitoring teams within its jurisdiction.
Given the severity of the lapse, LTO Lahore has recommended initiating formal disciplinary proceedings against the officials. Immediate suspension has been imposed to uphold accountability and safeguard the integrity of the monitoring process.
The FBR reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining the highest standards of discipline, professionalism, and compliance, warning that any dereliction of duty or misconduct will be addressed firmly under the law.
