--Jurisdiction, functions and powers of the Federal Tax Ombudsman---Complaint in public interest---Investigation by Ombudsman on its own motion---Jurisdiction---Scope---Objection raised by the Revenue regarding matter being sub-judice in High Court or regarding jurisdiction of Federal Tax Ombudsman to investigate the complaint in public interest were not legally tenable---No evidence had been submitted to prove that the issue was sub judice before the High Court prior to filing of application---Section 9(1) of the Establishment of the Office of Federal Tax Ombudsman Ordinance, 2000, empowers the Federal Tax Ombudsman to investigate, on his own motion, any allegation of maladministration on the part of Revenue Division or any tax employee.
| Court | Year | Appellant vs Respondent | Sections | Topic |
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| Federal Tax Ombudsman | 2012 | WAHEED SHAHZAD BUTT Vs SECRETARY, REVENUE DIVISION, ISLAMABAD |
Establishment of the Office of Federal Tax Ombudsman Ordinance (XXXV of 2000)---
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FTO powers to investigate, on his own motion |