ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has made it mandatory for all officers and officials of Inland Revenue Service (IRS) and Pakistan Customs Service (PCS) to submit undertakings along with performance evaluation reports (PERs) for consideration of promotion to next grade.
A circular issued by the FBR stated that henceforth all officers will submit undertaking with their PERs, otherwise their PERs will not be accepted.
The text of undertaking is as: “I solemnly undertake that I submitted and got my PER written from the correct reporting and countersigning officer. I am fully aware that if at any time, irregularity with respect to reporting and countersigning officer is noticed or discovered, I shall not be considered for promotion besides disciplinary proceedings shall be initiated against me under the E&D Rules and I shall be responsible for all consequences in this regard.”