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business Updated 21 Sep 2026

FBR introduces pre-auction inspection and appeal rules

HarZaviya summary · from 2 outlets

Most outlets reported the Federal Board of Revenue's amendment to customs rules, emphasizing the mandatory physical inspection of goods before auctions and the introduction of an appeal mechanism for bidders. Business Recorder led with the rule amendment and the new appeal process, while Profit highlighted the inspection requirement and the 15-day window for appeals against Collector’s orders. Both framed the changes as procedural updates without additional context.

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  1. FBR makes physical inspection mandatory before customs auctions, introduces bidder appeals

    Successful bidders must confirm inspection and waive subsequent claims over discrepancies; appeals against Collector’s orders allowed within 15 days

  2. Business Recorder 84% identical

    FBR amends rules, mandates pre-auction inspection

    ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has amended the Customs Rules, 2001, introducing mandatory physical inspection of goods before their auction and a new appeal mechanism for aggrieved bidders. The changes were notified through S.R.O. 1630 (I)/ 2026, under the relevant provisions of the Customs Act, 1969. Under the amended Rule 61, goods offered for auction will have to be made avail...

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