Federal Ombudsman for Tax, Dr. Asif Mahmood Jah, has urged the Federal Board of Revenue to take action against corrupt elements who are damaging tax system. He said this while addressing a ceremony hosted by Bahawalpur Chamber of Commerce and Industry here. He said that Federal Ombudsman for Tax Secretariat had been playing a remarkable role in making the tax system as effective and corruption-free.
“FTO is playing the role of watchdog on tax system to provide relief to the affected people timely,” he said. He said that FTO had recommended the FBR to take action against those officials who used to damage tax system by their wrong practices. He added that on the recommendations of the FTO, action had been taken against corrupt elements. He said that FTO had ensured abolishing tax collection from low-income persons, especially who had annual salaries less than six lakh rupees. He said that FTO played an important role in refund of Rs 17.7 billion money from FBR back to the complainants.
He said that people could approach FTO even through whatsapp messages, emails and simple letters or through helpline. He said that FTO had disposed of 8123 cases and the applicants were provided relief on different complaints.—APP
