KARACHI: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has exempted Sindh Employees Social Security Institution (SESSI) from taxes.
According to the details, FBR exempted SESSI from taxes due to efforts of Commissioner SESSI Mohammad Farooq Leghari. FBR has also allotted a free-tax number.
It is pertinent to mention here that SESSI is an independent organization and working for the welfare of the labourers in the province. SESSI is a service oriented organization. It provides medical care facilities and cash benefits to the workers and their dependents. The institute spent approximately 70 per cent of its share on the welfare of its registered workers and labourers.
The institute was established in 1967 and paid millions of rupees in respect of taxes. It has also requested the Federal Finance Minister and FBR to return back paid taxes.