The federal government has appointed Zahida Sarfraz as a member of the Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue in Islamabad, according to an official notification.
Zahida Sarfraz, who serves as an Inland Revenue Service officer in BS-20, has been elevated to the position of Member (BS-21) in the tribunal’s Bench-IV for an initial term of three years.
She is the spouse of Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar, the Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court, making the appointment notable in legal and administrative circles.
The appointment has been made under Section 130 of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, which governs the structure and appointments within the tax tribunal system.
⚖️ Role of Tax Tribunal
The Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue is a quasi-judicial body responsible for handling appeals related to inland revenue matters. It serves as an important forum for resolving tax disputes between taxpayers and authorities.
Officials confirmed that the appointment aligns with legal procedures and reflects the government’s administrative decisions regarding tribunal composition.
Summary Points
- Zahida Sarfraz appointed as tax tribunal member
- Appointment made for three-year term
- Position upgraded from BS-20 to BS-21
- Spouse of IHC Chief Justice Sarfraz Dogar
- Tribunal handles tax-related appeals
