Draft Notification regarding wearing uniform by the officers of Pakistan Customs Services

GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN (REVENUE DIVISION) FEDERAL BOARD OF REVENUE ****** Islamabad. the 3rd June, )(Pl. NOTIFICATION (CUSTOMS) S.R.0.7.22 (1)12021.- The following draft of certain other amendments which the Federal Board of Revenue proposes to make in exercise of the powers conferred by section 219 of the Customs Act, 1969 (IV of 1969) ) read with section 8A of the said Act and in supersession of its SRO 1281(1)/2019 dated the 24th October, 2019 is hereby published for information of all persons likely to be affected thereby and, as required under sub-section (3A) of section 219 of the Customs Act. 1969 (IV of 1969), notice is hereby given that objections or suggestions thereon, if any, may for consideration of the Board be sent within fifteen days of publication of the draft amendments in the official Gazette. Any objection or suggestions which may be received from any person, before the expiry of the aforesaid period, shall be taken into consideration by the Federal Board of Revenue, namely:- DRAFT RULES The purpose of the single uniform is to enhance the espirit de corps, the Federal Board of Revenue is also pleased to specify mandatory wearing of uniform by the officers, officials and sepoys of Pakistan Customs Service from 1St July, 2021, that- there shall be service and office uniform of Charcoal Grey colour for all the officers and officiOs as prescribed from BS Ito BS 21, of Pakistan Customs Service; uniform allowance shall be made permanent part of the salary as per admissible limits determined from time to time by the Federal Board of Revenue; the detailed design, description and accessories of the uniform shall be given in the Customs General Order (CGO) to be issued, which may be amended from time to time as per the requirements of Pakistan Customs Service; all ranks of Pakistan Customs Service whether serving in Collectorates or Directorates except FBR Headquarters, shall wear the prescribed uniform with specific formation insignia as prescribed in the CGO issued in this regard; all ranks shall abide by the instructions or guidelines contained in the CGO for manners, etiquettes, appearance and official conduct whilst wearing uniform; and any breach of the guidelines as mentioned above, respective CGO or guidance notes annexed to the CGO shall be construed as misconduct under Civil Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules, 2020, and may entail disciplinary proceedings. f File No.10(10)L&P/20021 ( Waj• Secretary (Law & Procedure)