The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has issued strict directives restricting the entry of unauthorised individuals into Customs Bond Commission rate (CBC) across the country.
An official order signed by Suraiya Sultana, Secretary of the Customs, Export and Bond wing of NBR, said it has been observed with deep concern that in recent times, unauthorised outsiders have been participating in various official activities inside Customs Bond offices without approval.
The directives noted that such unauthorised presence is disrupting the office environment and undermining official discipline and security. Despite repeated directives, including those issued during revenue review meetings, satisfactory progress has not been achieved in curbing unauthorised access, the NBR said.
It further stated that in several recent incidents at different Customs Bond Commission rates, unauthorised individuals were allegedly involved in untoward occurrences.
In view of this, the NBR has instructed all Customs Bond Commission rates to take strict legal and administrative measures to prevent the entry of any unauthorised person into their premises.
Additionally, the directive warned that if any officer or employee of the Bond Commission rates is found to have links or involvement with such unauthorised individuals, disciplinary actions will be taken against them under the Employee Discipline and Appeal Rules, 2018.
