NOTIFICATION

(SALES TAX)

S.R.O.1035(I)/2005. – In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (a) of sub-section (2) of section 13 of the Sales Tax Act, 1990, the Federal Government is pleased to direct that the goods supplied against funds from the President’s Relief Fund for the Earthquake Victims, 2005, or any other such source of the Government for free distribution amongst earthquake victims shall be exempt from the payment of sales tax.

2. Exemption of sales tax shall also be admissible on such goods as are purchased by approved voluntary non-government organizations or welfare bodies or supplied by the registered manufacturers for free distribution amongst earthquake victims.

3. This notification shall remain effective for thirty days from the date of its issuance and be implemented in such manner as may be specified by the Central Board of Revenue.

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[C.No.1(24)-STT/2005]

(Shahid Ahmad)

Additional Secretary