The Punjab Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Department has decided to launch strict enforcement actions across the province to improve the recovery of token tax and other dues.
Director General of Excise, Umar Sher Chatha, has directed defaulters to immediately clear their outstanding token tax payments, warning that a 100% penalty will be imposed on those who fail to comply.
He said a special enforcement campaign will be launched in the final month of the current financial year against token tax defaulters. Under this campaign, vehicles with unpaid taxes will be impounded, while action will also be taken against unregistered vehicles across Punjab.
According to the DG Excise, the department has collected a record Rs 70 billion during the first 11 months of the current financial year. This amount is Rs 15 billion higher than the total collections of the previous financial year.
He further said that out of the total revenue collected, Rs40 billion came from motor vehicle tax, while Rs25 billion was generated through property tax.
Umar Sher Chatha also instructed strict action against property tax defaulters. He ordered that the commercial properties of defaulters should be sealed without delay.
For residential property owners who fail to pay dues, he directed officials to issue attachment notices under the Land Revenue Act.
The DG further instructed field officers to intensify efforts to ensure recovery of professional tax and excise duty as well. He said strict monitoring and enforcement would be carried out to meet revenue targets.
Officials said the department aims to improve tax compliance and increase revenue collection through sustained operations and strict action against non-compliant taxpayers across the province.
Also Read, Punjab to provide 50,000 e-bikes, 5,000 e-taxis to youth
