Pakistan Customs Service officers, sepoys: FBR makes wearing of uniform mandatory

KARACHI: The Federal Board of Revenue has made wearing of uniform by the officers, officials and sepoys of Pakistan Customs Service mandatory from July 1.

According to the notification, the purpose of the single uniform is to enhance the esprit de corps among the staff. The uniform allowance shall be made permanent part of the salary as per admissible limits determined from time to time by FBR.

Moreover, it said the detailed design, description and accessories of the uniform shall be given in the Customs General Order (CGO) to be issued, which may be amended from time to time as per the requirements of Pakistan Customs Service.

The board directed that all ranks of Pakistan Customs Service whether serving in collectorates or directorates except FBR headquarters, shall wear the prescribed uniform with specific formation insignia as prescribed in the CGO issued in this regard and all ranks shall abide by the instructions or guidelines contained in the CGO for manners, etiquettes, appearance and official conduct whilst wearing uniform; and any breach of the guidelines shall be construed as misconduct under Civil Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 2020, and may entail disciplinary proceedings.

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