Tax on vehicles
A notice has been published by the NBR in The Daily Star dated Aug 13, 2009 on the procedure to be followed by taxpayers in paying vehicle tax. Instead of making the entire cumbersome system of paying tax easier and trouble-free, they have added additional complications in the name of vehicle tax. Some such irritating features are shown here. (a) A separate pay order is necessary for paying vehicle tax. It means additional payment of bank charges plus transport hassle. (b) A photocopy of the pay order has to be submitted to the IT official stationed at the BRTA whenever the client needs to visit that office. (c) A 10-serial form has to be filled by the vehicle owners photocopy of which has to be submitted to the IT official at BRTA. (d) All these are to be authenticated by the IT return receiving office.
The procedure is not only time-consuming but very complicated. Why not a simple procedure should do? Add the vehicle tax to the due regular tax in a single chalan or pay order and let the IT return receiving office note the details in short in the IT acknowledgement slip that is signed and stamped by the IT officer.
Photocopy of this slip will be presented to the IT official at BRTA who must accept it. It has to be noted that details of the vehicle are noted by the tax payers in the IT form (assets and liabilities section). We find no valid reason for harassing people in the name of vehicle tax. I draw the kind attention of the Finance Minister who has an earnest desire to introduce a totally hassle-free environment for the taxpayers.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel.
Comments