FBR has withdrawn the Customs General Orders addressing the Directorate General of Intelligence and Investigations (Customs), aggravating functions and jurisdiction.
FBR Rescinds Customs General Orders
The Directorate General of Intelligence and Investigations (Customs) has had its functions, jurisdiction, and all Customs General Orders, instructions, and directions withdrawn from the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). The decision has been made under the powers conferred by section 223 of the Customs Act, 1969.
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Key Orders Rescinded.
The canceled directives also contain Customs General Orders numbers 05 of 2012, dated March 27, 2012, and 01 of 2015, dated May 28, 2015, among others. Besides, any other separate instruction or direction issued by the Board or its subordinate organs with respect to the functions and scope of the Directorate General of Intelligence and Investigations (Customs) has also been nullified.
Implications
It is believed that the FBR’s intervention in question will have far-reaching effects on the functioning and territorial jurisdiction of the Directorate General of Intelligence and Investigations (Customs). However, it is still unclear how this will affect the entire workings and implementation of customs laws in Pakistan.
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Conclusion
FBR’s adoption of the decision to do away with the Customs General Orders With Regards To Directorate General Of … in the Head Quarters Developments signifies a major change in the approach to regulation issues. Even though this is likely to curb law enforcement and the geographic reach of customs laws, it will also affect other entities.