A few clicks from the Consultative Session on Subordinate Legislation under the KP Sales Tax on Services Act 2022. Sub National Governance Program funded the session held at Serena Hotel in which people from different walks of life participated. The participants included lawyers, tax experts, government officials, and withholding agents. Advisor to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister for Finance Mr Muzzammil Aslam was the chief guest of the session.
In her opening remarks the Director General of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority Miss Fouzia Iqbal thanked the participants of the session, the representatives of SNG, and the Chief Guest for taking out time to attend the session. She shed light on the need for the subordinate legislation and its importance.
“After the enactment of KP Sales Tax Act 2022, we desperately needed to draft and formulate rules and regulations under the Act for smooth and efficient imposition and functioning of Act,” she said adding that the subordinate legislation will bring accountability in the working of the enforcement officers and will shelter the taxpayers from harassment at the hands of the enforcement officers.
“We needed the rules and regulations for the effective administration of sales tax in the province and to smoothly plead our cases in the courts,” she said adding that the gathering aimed to incorporate the suggestions of all stakeholders and to make the legislation effective and beneficial for both KPRA and the stakeholders.
Advisor to CM on Finance Mr Muzzammil Aslam thanked the participants for attending the session and giving their inputs in improving the rules and regulations. Your commitment to engaging in constructive dialogue underscores the collective determination to foster a business-friendly environment that is both fair and conducive to growth, he said adding that Subordinate legislation, often referred to as delegated legislation, forms the operational framework that breathes life into the broader principles outlined in primary legislation.
Speaking about KPRA, he said KPRA is lauded as the premier revenue-collecting agency of the province, significantly contributing to its financial independence since its establishment in 2013. “Through diligent revenue collection efforts, KPRA empowers the government to fund crucial infrastructure projects and social services,” he said citing the examples of developmental projects aimed at improving the lives of its citizens.
The Sehat Insaf Card has been resumed by our government as our commitment to provide free healthcare to everyone in the province. The Peshawar Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), revolutionizing urban transportation, stands as a shining example of progressive governance. These initiatives, among others, are essential pillars of societal progress and prosperity.
