Islamabad: (Parliament Times) Illegal tax is being allegedly collected in several Union Councils located in Islamabad, while the authorities have failed to stop this practice.
According to media reports owing to non settlement of the tax collection issue between Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI) and Union Councils , tax is being collected illegally in some of UCs. MCI is likely to take strict action against UCs and is considering to seek assistance from Chief Commissioner Islamabad.
According to sources, several UCs have collected tax worth millions rupees in violation of Local bodies schedule four Act upon which MCI have several reservations. An official on condition of anonymity said that MCI issued notification for postponement of tax collection campaign, while several UCs have dumped the notification and orders and are continuing their tax collection drive.
Rawat UC has imposed over Rs100 million tax, while the Saidpur UC has collected over Rs250 million during the campaign.
Mayor Islamabad has taken serious notice of this malpractice and is considering to take strict action against the chairman of UCs behind this illegal move.
