Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to expedite the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) legal efforts to conclude under-trial tax revenue cases promptly. Chairing a review meeting on Thursday, the prime minister emphasized the need for swift action to resolve pending cases.
He instructed the hiring of reputed lawyers to represent the FBR in court effectively. The premier also warned of strict action against officials found responsible for filing weak or false cases. However, officers handling cases with merit, honesty, and diligence will be rewarded with special incentives.
Progress Report on Resolved Cases
The meeting highlighted significant progress made in recent months. From July to December 2024, 586 cases were resolved in the High Court, while 637 pending cases were cleared in the Supreme Court. This improvement followed the prime minister’s earlier directive to include reputable lawyers on the FBR’s legal panel.
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Pending Cases and Dashboard Introduction
Despite these achievements, the meeting revealed that 33,522 cases involving a staggering Rs 4.7 trillion remain pending in various courts and tribunals nationwide. To streamline litigation processes, the FBR has developed a litigation management dashboard for higher courts. This tool aims to improve tracking and management of ongoing cases.
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