The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed a strict ban on visitors from April 12 to avoid leakage of budget proposals pertaining to taxation measures to be taken in 2017-18, it is learnt. In this regard, the FBR has issued a circular here on Wednesday.

Sources said due to heavy engagements of chairman and members of FBR in the budget exercise and for the purpose of maintaining secrecy, entry of the visitors in Board's premises to be restricted with immediate effect. Only visitors of the chairman/members will be allowed entry subject to the approval of officers concerned. In case a visitor has prior appointment, the private secretary concerned will intimate the receptionist well in time. In case of any commitment of the concerned officer, the private secretary will give suitable instructions to the receptionist, including any rescheduling of the meeting.

In case a confirmed meeting is to be cancelled for any reason, intimation thereof will be given to the receptionist well before the appointment time. No officer/staff other than the chairman/members is allowed to receive visitors in their rooms, sources told.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2017