Karachi: In a meeting chaired by Local Government Secretary Najam Ahmed Shah at his office on Monday, it was decided that the provincial government will implement its online local tax collections system in all districts of Sindh – in a gradual manner, according to news sources.
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Earlier, Sindh Chief Minister (CM) Syed Murad Ali Shah had approved the launch of the e-Municipal Tax Portal – ‘as a pilot project in the jurisdiction of Karachi’s Central District Municipal Corporation’ aimed at facilitating local taxpayers and improving revenue collection.
These local taxpayers will not be required to get registered with the new e-tax system. This portal can facilitate retailers, business owners, proprietors and shopkeepers for local tax payments.
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Moreover, the LG Secretary has urged the officials concerned to digitize the official work related to department to minimize human interactions.