The Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Rashid Mahmood Langrial, has requested asset details from all Grade-17 to Grade-22 officers within the Inland Revenue Service and Pakistan Customs Service. This move aims to enhance transparency and accountability within the tax administration.
FBR has directed its Member Administration to gather this information from the over 2,000 employees falling under these grades. While most officers in the Inland Revenue Service and Customs Service regularly submit asset details with their income tax returns, the same cannot be said for officials from other civil service cadres.
FBR has acknowledged the lack of asset audits for civil servants in the past five years, citing capacity constraints within the tax department. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has also emphasized the importance of public disclosure of civil servants’ assets.
FBR’s initiative to collect asset details from its high-ranking officials is a significant step towards promoting transparency and accountability within the tax administration. It aligns with the government’s efforts to improve governance and combat corruption.