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s. 237

Power to make rules

Miscellaneous

(1) The Board may, by notification in the official Gazette, make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Ordinance.
(2) In particular, and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:–
(a) the manner in, and procedure by, which the income, profits and gains chargeable to tax and the tax payable thereon under this Ordinance shall be determined in the case of –
(i) income derived partly from agriculture and partly from other business; or (ii) non-resident persons;
(ab) ascertainment or determination of any income or class of income to be included in the total income of a taxpayer and any deduction from such income;
(b) fees and other charges to be paid in respect of any matter referred to in this Ordinance;
(c) anything which is to be or may be prescribed under this Ordinance;
(d) the procedure for furnishing returns and other documents as required under this Ordinance, including on computer media or through electronic medium or for issuance of orders or notices, or levy of default surcharge or penalty through electronic medium;
(da) the procedure for approval of a non-profit organization;
(e) contain provisions of a saving or transitional nature consequent upon the making of this Ordinance; and (f) penalties for the contravention of the rules made under this Ordinance.
(3) The power to make rules conferred by this section shall be, except on the first occasion of the exercise thereof, subject to the condition of previous publication.
(4) Where rules made under this section –
(a) adversely affect a person;
(b) are of a transitional nature; and (c) are made within twelve months after commencement of this Ordinance, these may provide that they shall take effect from the date on which this Ordinance comes into force or a later date.
Amendment history (7)
  • The words “Central Board of Revenue” substituted by the Finance Act, 2007.
  • The word “of” omitted by the Finance Act, 2005.
  • Inserted by the Finance Act, 2003.
  • The words “additional tax ” substituted by the Finance Act, 2010.
  • Added by the Finance Act, 2008.
  • Sub-section (3) added by the Finance Act, 2022.
  • Section 237B added by the Finance Act, 2022.

Amendment notes captured from the source page(s); they may include changes to neighbouring provisions.

Source FBR PDF page 495

Unofficial reference, compiled from the FBR’s consolidated Income Tax Ordinance 2001 (amended up to 30 June 2026). Provided for general information only — not an official FBR publication and not legal or tax advice. Always verify against the official FBR text before relying on it for filing or any decision.