Decision on merger of two NBR cadres stirs up resentment
FE Report | Monday, 11 August 2008
Customs officials of the revenue board recently expressed their strong resentment over the government's move to form a 'BCS revenue administration cadre' through merger of 'income tax' and 'customs and excise' cadres.
Finance Adviser Mirza Azizul Islam earlier approved the proposal sent by the National Board of Revenue (NBR) seeking permission to initiate merger of the two cadres.
In the proposal on 'reform areas and suggested action to be supported by proposed transitional support credit', the NBR said it wants to start the procedures on merger of the two cadre services by 2009/2010.
The 'BCS revenue administration' will help the government collect revenue through concerted efforts of income tax and customs officials, it added.
Customs officials last week requested the higher authority to drop the decision as it was taken hurriedly without any discussion and study.
'It is a major policy decision that requires sufficient scrutiny. The decision might affect the careers of individuals in the two cadre services.'
The two departments have been working separately all over the world due to differences in the revenue collection method and the jurisdiction, according to the officials.
They said automation in the revenue sector could bridge the information gap between the two.
Customs officials have submitted a proposal to the authorities concerned for cancellation of the decision.
Finance Adviser Mirza Azizul Islam earlier approved the proposal sent by the National Board of Revenue (NBR) seeking permission to initiate merger of the two cadres.
In the proposal on 'reform areas and suggested action to be supported by proposed transitional support credit', the NBR said it wants to start the procedures on merger of the two cadre services by 2009/2010.
The 'BCS revenue administration' will help the government collect revenue through concerted efforts of income tax and customs officials, it added.
Customs officials last week requested the higher authority to drop the decision as it was taken hurriedly without any discussion and study.
'It is a major policy decision that requires sufficient scrutiny. The decision might affect the careers of individuals in the two cadre services.'
The two departments have been working separately all over the world due to differences in the revenue collection method and the jurisdiction, according to the officials.
They said automation in the revenue sector could bridge the information gap between the two.
Customs officials have submitted a proposal to the authorities concerned for cancellation of the decision.