LAHORE: The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has launched a major enforcement operation against tax defaulters across Punjab, including Lahore, Rawalpindi, Jhelum, Taxila, and Bahawalpur.
According to PRA officials, enforcement teams inspected 58 marquees and food outlets during the operation. As a result, records from 11 outlets, including a well-known fast-food chain, were impounded. Moreover, due to serious irregularities, records of four prominent hotels were taken into custody.
In Lahore’s Johar Town area, enforcement teams detected manipulation and tampering of sales records at two branches of a fast food chain and a renowned restaurant. Further, notices were issued to 40 food outlets and seven marquees for failing to install the Electronic Invoice Monitoring System (E-IMS).
The PRA officials said that collecting tax from the public and failing to deposit it into the government treasury is a criminal offense. They stated that eliminating fake receipts and ensuring a transparent tax collection system remain among the Authority’s top priorities. They also urged the public to verify e-invoices through the PRA Sahulat mobile application to promote transparency and compliance.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
