| Case ID |
20dc5bb8-84af-4525-aa06-b6120e9d9aed |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
O.M. No. 0004 of 2018 |
| Decision Date |
May 27, 2019 |
| Hearing Date |
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| 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
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
MUSHTAQ AHMAD SUKHERA
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| Lawyers |
Not available
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| Petitioners |
Not available
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| Respondents |
THE SECRETARY REVENUE DIVISION
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| Citations |
2020 SLD 626,
2020 PTD 687
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Customs Act, 1969,
Imports and Exports (Control) Act, 1950,
Prevention of Smuggling Act, 1977,
Federal Tax Ombudsman Ordinance, 2000
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| 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)
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