ByRawalpindi, Pakistan:The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to take immediate action against delinquent tax officers at the Regional Tax Office (RTO) Rawalpindi.
The FTO found that the RTO Rawalpindi had engaged in maladministration by attaching the bank account of a taxpayer without due process of law.
The FTO has ordered the FBR to conduct a fact-finding inquiry and refund the amount illegally recovered from the taxpayer. Business Recorder
The FTO’s investigation revealed multiple instances of maladministration by the RTO Rawalpindi, including issuing incorrect demands and failing to follow proper procedures. The FTO’s order highlights the importance of accountability and transparency in the tax administration system.
