Before filing of references: FBR decides to conduct in-depth analyses of cases

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to conduct an in-depth analysis of all cases before the filing of references with the High Courts and the Supreme Court of Pakistan to end frivolous litigation in higher courts.

The FBR has also decided that only potential cases where strong grounds of appeals exist would be challenged in higher courts.

In this connection, the FBR has issued instructions to all Chief Collectors of Customs and Director Generals of Customs, here on Wednesday.

The FBR has issued instructions on the recommendations of the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO).

According to the FTO’s office recommendation, the FBR should refrain from frivolous litigation in higher courts.

The FTO has directed the FBR that the FBR Member legal to circulate specific institutions to all field formations seeking assurance that before the filing of reference before the High Courts and Supreme Court of Pakistan, an in-depth analysis of cases is carried out and only potential cases where strong grounds of appeals exist are put to further litigation at such higher judicial fora, the FTO’s recommendations added.

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