LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday issued a stay order against the Federal Board of Revenue for freezing the bank accounts and transactions of renowned singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan.
Justice Shahid Jamil heard the case where the singer’s counsel informed the court that the FBR had acted illegally to seize the accounts of the singer over non-payment of income tax and alleged tax evasion.
The counsel said that Rahat Fateh was a law-abiding citizen and had duly paid his taxes, but still the tax authorities accused him of tax evasion.
The FBR had alleged that Rahat Fateh had set up a hidden bank account. However, the singer’s counsel denied the accusation, saying that there were no concealed bank accounts or transactions.
The counsel said the FBR had acted beyond its limits and violated the law. Upon this, the court issued a stay order and sought a reply from the FBR and other respondents.