ISLAMABAD : The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has ruled that tax authorities are legally empowered to conduct raids at any time without prior notice. The verdict was issued by Justice Aamer Farooq while deciding an appeal related to tax raids. It observed that Parliament has granted broad powers to tax authorities to ensure enforcement of tax laws, and the judiciary cannot add conditions that the legislature has not explicitly included in the statute. The ruling further affirmed that tax officials are fully authorized to seize computers, documents and financial records during such operations. Subsequently, the FCC upheld the decision of the Sindh High Court and dismissed the appeal.

Source: The Patriot February 26, 2026 06:33 UTC