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Case ID 20dc5bb8-84af-4525-aa06-b6120e9d9aed
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Case Number O.M. No. 0004 of 2018
Decision Date May 27, 2019
Hearing Date
Decision In this case, the Federal Tax Ombudsman initiated an investigation into widespread reports of non-duty-paid smuggled vehicles in Quetta. The investigation revealed serious inefficiencies and lack of cooperation among law enforcement agencies, particularly in combating smuggling activities. The Ombudsman recommended the formation of a task force to combat the smuggling of non-duty-paid vehicles, emphasizing the need for coordinated efforts among customs and law enforcement agencies. The findings highlighted a lack of serious action against smugglers and indicated that the influx of such vehicles had increased, suggesting systemic issues within the enforcement framework.
Summary The case concerns the investigation by the Federal Tax Ombudsman into the rampant smuggling of non-duty-paid vehicles in Quetta, Pakistan. The Ombudsman, Mushtaq Ahmad Sukhera, conducted a thorough inquiry revealing significant operational challenges faced by law enforcement agencies, particularly the Frontier Corps and local police. Despite numerous raids and seizures of vehicles, the ongoing influx of smuggled vehicles indicated systemic failures in enforcement and cooperation. The report outlined recommendations aimed at improving the efficiency of anti-smuggling operations, including the establishment of a designated task force to coordinate actions among various agencies. The case underscores the complexities of combating smuggling in regions with porous borders and highlights the urgent need for a cohesive strategy to address these challenges effectively.
Court Federal Tax Ombudsman
Entities Involved Not available
Judges MUSHTAQ AHMAD SUKHERA
Lawyers Not available
Petitioners Not available
Respondents THE SECRETARY REVENUE DIVISION
Citations 2020 SLD 626, 2020 PTD 687
Other Citations Not available
Laws Involved Customs Act, 1969, Imports and Exports (Control) Act, 1950, Prevention of Smuggling Act, 1977, Federal Tax Ombudsman Ordinance, 2000
Sections Preamble, 7, 156(1)(8), 156(1)(89), 3(1), Preamble, 2(3), 2(3)(i)(d), 2(3)(ii), 9, 9(1), 10, 10(4)