The Federal Board of Revenue is facing extreme influence as well as political pressure exerted by some tax officials for transfers/postings/deputation on lucrative positions, forcing the tax authorities to initiate disciplinary proceedings against such unscrupulous persons, seeking undue favours in service matters.
According to the FBR instructions issued here on Friday, it has been observed with great concern that some officials attempt to use extraneous influence, including political pressure, in respect of service matters such as transfers/ postings/ deputation and other related issues which is not only breach of rule 19 and 29 of Government Servants (Conduct) Rules, 1964 but also constitutes "Misconduct" in terms of rule 2(4) of the Government Servants (E & D) Rules, 1973, reproduced below:
The FBR administration has taken serious view of such acts on the part of governments officials. All concerned are, therefore, advised in their own interest to abide by the rules and avoid such conduct in future, failing which, stern action will be taken against those found involved, the FBR added.