The Amyotha Hluttaw continued for the 16th day at its convention hall in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday afternoon.
MP
U Kyaw Kyaw Latt from the Yangon Region Constituency 10 asked about
compensation for over 200 farmers for their confiscated farmlands in Dagon
Myothit (North) Township. Deputy Minister for Home Affairs Maj-Gen Min Thu
replied that regarding the remaining 204 farmers who are still awaiting
farmland compensation, verification and necessary procedures are being carried
out to provide compensation to 11 farmers. About the remaining 193 farmers, the
relevant committees at various levels for reviewing cases of confiscation of
farmland and other lands are conducting assessments in accordance with the 52
policy guidelines.
The
deputy minister also responded to the questions raised by MP U Zaw Min Htoo
from the Kayah State Constituency 11, saying that the process of granting land
lease permits for lands within the municipal areas of Loikaw Township is
currently being initiated. During the ongoing process, for industrial zones and
MSMEs to be eligible to obtain loans from the State Economic Promotion Fund,
arrangements are being made to provide loan disbursements where agricultural
land use certificates (Form-7) are available. In addition, the Department of
Land Records is undertaking urban land surveying works, and in areas where the
surveys have been completed, arrangements are being made to issue land lease
permits for residential and business purposes.
The
deputy minister also answered the questions raised by MP U Yan Naing Win from
the Ayeyawady Region Constituency 1, stating that the current residential
conditions within the areas designated for urban land use shall be reviewed,
and a Town Plan shall be prepared based on the projected future population
growth in Kyonpyaw District. In accordance with the Town Plan, coordination and
negotiations shall be carried out with the original landowners under the
supervision of the Ayeyawady Region Government.
MP
U Than Tun from the Rakhine State Constituency 3 asked whether a plan is
implemented to build IDP camps for the people who fled their residences from
Sittway Township of Rakhine State due to terrorist attacks. Deputy Minister
Maj-Gen Min Thu answered that the internally displaced persons (IDPs) are
living safely in buildings at temporary displacement camps arranged by the
Rakhine State Government. Arrangements have already been made to provide
monthly rice supplies for food, conduct mobile medical treatment services for
healthcare, and provide educational support. Therefore, there is no need to
construct additional buildings similar to IDP camps.
Hluttaw
representatives participated in the debates over the motion tabled by MP Daw
Soe Soe Myint from the Mon State Constituency 12, urging the government to
implement tax administration and anti-corruption measures through effective
strategies, through collaborative efforts of public and government departments
to contribute to national development.
In
response to the motion, Union Minister for Finance and Revenue Dr Kan Zaw
stated that among the most significant measures undertaken are the introduction
of the Aung Bar Lay Online Lottery system from 8 June 2023, enabling people to
conveniently participate in the Aung Bar Lay lottery anytime and anywhere; the
implementation of tax collection on mobile phone imports through the Central
Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) system and Equipment Identity Register (EIR)
system starting from 1 April 2026, to ensure the full collection of legally
required taxes on imported mobile phones and to control illegal imports; and
the ongoing efforts to introduce the Vehicle Automatic Valuation System (VAVS),
which will automatically assess and calculate the payable value for motor
vehicle purchases and sales. The ministry has established eight strategic plans
to ensure that tax system reforms are carried out systematically and is implementing
phased projects to achieve nationwide coverage.
Previously,
tax assessments were conducted under the Assumption-Based Assessment system,
which relied on the estimated decisions of tax authorities. In place of this
system, the system is being gradually introduced to shift towards an
Evidence-Based Assessment system based on accounting records and factual data,
and to exercise greater control over the discretionary authority of tax
officers.
In
the 2025-2026 FY, approximately 75 per cent of the total tax revenue collected
by the Internal Revenue Department was collected through the Self-Assessment
System (SAS). At SAS offices, digital tax administration systems, including the
Tax Revenue Management System (TRMS), have been implemented; the taxpayer registration
system with a Unique Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) in line with
international standards has been introduced; and online tax services have been
facilitated through e-Registration, e-Filing, and e-Payment systems (m-Banking
and IRD Tax Payment Hub), enabling taxpayers to fulfil their tax obligations
online.
Efforts
have also been made to obtain real-time information by linking with MyCO
(DICA), MACCS (Customs), CBM-NET (Central Bank of Myanmar), and TradeNet 2.0
(Trade); to implement the Aung Bar Lay Online Lottery system; to modernize the
Aung Bar Lay Lottery draw process by using the Air Blow Digital Machine; to
establish the CEIR/EIR registration system to ensure that mobile phone imports
are not exempted from applicable taxes; and to begin implementing the Vehicle
Automatic Valuation System (VAVS), which enables the automatic assessment and
calculation of taxes payable on motor vehicle purchases and sales.
In
addition, to improve tax compliance, measures are being taken to develop and
implement a Tax Compliance Improvement Strategy; establish a dedicated unit at
the Head Office to analyze potential tax losses; conduct tax audits and
supervision targeting business sectors with a high risk of tax loss; carry out
field inspections and supervision of tax stamp affixing at restaurants, hotels,
and gold shops; and effectively impose penalties in accordance with the Tax
Administration Law.
Furthermore,
Taxpayer Service Centres, tax service offices, and e-Services Help Desk Centres
have been opened and are operating to enable taxpayers to fulfil their tax
obligations conveniently and to provide timely solutions to difficulties
encountered by taxpayers.
Daily
SMS campaigns are being automatically sent to the mobile phones of taxpayers
who have received tax services to directly inquire about their satisfaction
with the services provided by tax offices, the conduct and interactions of
staff, whether there have been any inappropriate requests, and any
circumstances that may lead to corruption.
Tax
system reforms and the widespread expansion of technology adoption depend on
the establishment of a Digital Tax Ecosystem and the provision of necessary
infrastructure, including computers, data centres, and internet coverage.
Accordingly, efforts are being made to expand technology-based tax services to
tax offices across the country as well as to individual taxpayers.
The
Union minister urged that tax departments, taxpayers, and all MPs work together
and cooperate to ensure that the public fulfils their responsibilities in a
responsible and corruption-free manner in contributing to tax revenue
collection. The Amyotha Hluttaw approved the motion of the submitter. The
Amyotha Hluttaw will continue its session on 16 July.
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