MUZAFFARABAD: Commissioner Inland Revenue South Zone, Syed Anser Ali, chaired an important review meeting at the Committee Room of the Inland Revenue Department in Mirpur. The primary objective of the gathering was to assess progress towards the revenue targets for the fiscal year 2025–26 and to review the current status of tax collection across the South Zone.
Meeting Attendance and Briefings
The meeting was attended by all Circle Officers and District Officers of the Mirpur Division South Zone, including representatives from Mirpur, Bhimber, Kotli, Chakswari, and Dadyal. During the session, the officers presented detailed briefings on tax collection performance within their respective jurisdictions. They covered pending assessments, ongoing audit cases, field activities, tax base expansion initiatives, and progress made towards achieving assigned revenue targets.
Key Updates Presented
The Commissioner was also apprised of developments regarding revenue collection, large taxpayer cases, the performance of withholding agents, and income generated from various revenue sectors. These updates provided a comprehensive overview of the zone's financial activities and challenges.
Commissioner's Directives
Addressing the participants, Commissioner Inland Revenue South Zone Syed Anser Ali emphasized that June represents the final and most decisive phase of the fiscal year. During this period, departmental performance and revenue achievements are comprehensively evaluated. He directed all officers to focus their full attention and efforts on maximizing revenue collection and ensuring the timely achievement of assigned targets.
He further instructed that all pending assessments and audit cases be disposed of on a priority basis. Field inspections should be intensified, and effective liaison with taxpayers must be maintained. These measures are aimed at boosting revenue collection in the remaining weeks of the fiscal year.
Conclusion
The meeting underscored the commitment of the Inland Revenue Department South Zone to meet its revenue goals through diligent work, strategic planning, and enhanced taxpayer engagement. The directives from the Commissioner are expected to streamline operations and improve tax collection efficiency across the region.
