Islamabad : Supreme Court Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar on Thursday took suo motu notice against Rs40 tax deduction on Rs100 mobile card.
The top court judge took suo motu during hearing of a case regarding DTH auction.
Taking notice of the high tax deduction, the chief justice issued summons to mobile phone operators to submit reply on Tuesday next week.
The chief justice remarked how many taxes are imposed on mobile phone cards. He was informed that Rs40 has been deducted on Rs100 card. He further inquired under which law the tax are being deducted.
The CJ directed the Attorney General of Pakistan to submit a report in this connection. The case will be heard on Tuesday next week.
