Written by Faisal Shahnawaz Islamabad, March 31, 2026 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a comprehensive procedure for the use and disposal of confiscated vehicles with tampered chassis numbers through Customs General Order (CGO) No. 04 of 2026. The new policy, effective from April 1, 2026, aims to ensure transparency, uniformity, and accountability in handling such vehicles across Pakistan. Priority Use by FBR Formations Under the new guidelines, vehicles with tampered or altered chassis numbers—often seized in anti-smuggling operations—will first be allocated for official use within the Customs Wing of the FBR. Formations must submit detailed proposals justifying their operational needs, which will be reviewed by a committee headed by the Member (Customs Operations). Vehicles above 1800cc will be reserved primarily for enforcement and anti-smuggling units, while officers in BS-19 grade may be allocated vehicles up to 1800cc for mobility purposes. Special provisions have also been made for hard-area postings, particularly in remote regions of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Digital Monitoring and Reporting System To enhance transparency, the FBR will launch a digitized system for tracking confiscated vehicles. Each vehicle’s details—including forensic reports, photographs, condition, and litigation status—will be uploaded to ensure proper record-keeping. Access to this system will also be extended to the Cabinet Division for oversight and coordination. Disposal of Surplus Vehicles After fulfilling internal requirements, leftover vehicles with no pending legal cases will be offered for sale strictly to government and semi-government entities. These include public sector departments and government-owned educational, medical, and scientific institutions. Importantly, the FBR has barred the sale of such vehicles to private individuals. Vehicles will be sold at subsidized rates—15% of the reserve price for federal departments and 50% for provincial…