E-monitoring of production: The deadline for new video systems is 31st

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended the deadline to October 31, 2026 for installation of video surveillance systems by manufactures of packaged tea, household electronics, paper and paperboard, edible oil/ghee and leather for electronic monitoring of production.

The FBR has issued instructions to the field formations for extension in time period for installation of video surveillance systems under the sales tax general order (STGO) number 27 of 2026.

According to the FBR’s instructions, the date for installation of video surveillance system i.e. October 15, 2026 as envisaged in the STGO 27 of 2026 is hereby extended till October 31, 2026.

In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 40C(2) of the Sales Tax Act, 1990, read with Rules 150ZQR, 150ZQT, 150ZQU and 150ZQZE of Chapter XIV-BA of the Sales Tax Rules, 2006 (“the Rules”), the Federal Board of Revenue is pleased to direct as follows:

Production of the following goods (“the specified goods”) shall be monitored electronically through video surveillance under Chapter XIV-BA of the Rules, with effect from the date of this Order:

Packaged tea; Household electronics, namely refrigerators, deep freezers, washingmachines, televisions and air conditioners;

Paper and paperboard; Edible oil and ghee; and Leather, including both tanneries and synthetic leather manufacturers.

All registered persons manufacturing the specified goods, whether on their own account or as toll manufacturers, shall install a video surveillance system at eachproduction line by 15th October, 2026. The system shall comprise Internet Protocol (IP) cameras and a Network Video Recorder (NVR), with allied storage, power backup and network equipment, conforming to Annex-B and covering the points specified in Annex-A. The cameras shall remain fixed and shall not be moved, obstructed or switched off. All recordings shall be retained for not less than two(02) months.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2026