Punjab Revenue Authority initiates inspections of Lahore restaurants

Lahore: The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has launched a series of inspections across various restaurants in Lahore to ensure compliance with registration and tax regulations.

Under the directives of the Commissioner PRA Lahore, enforcement officers are actively verifying the registration status of restaurants in the city. This initiative aims to bring unregistered businesses into the tax net and promote transparency.

In line with these efforts, show-cause notices have been issued to several restaurants that have failed to register with the PRA, urging them to regularize their status. Registered restaurants found to be non-compliant in tax payments have also received show-cause notices.

Furthermore, restaurants that have not installed the Electronic Invoice Monitoring System (EIMS) as required by law have also been served with notices, emphasizing the need for immediate compliance.

Restaurants found in violation of these regulations, including those that have failed to register, install the EIMS, or make timely tax payments, have been granted a one-week grace period to fulfill their obligations. Failure to comply within the specified time may result in penalties and stringent legal action.

The Punjab Revenue Authority remains committed to ensuring tax compliance and improving revenue collection.

On other hand, the PRA has been taking steps to operationalize its offices in 12 districts. Offices in Kasur and Sheikhupura are now functional, following a recent notification, while an office in Bahawalpur was previously inaugurated.

According to a PRA spokesperson, Enforcement Officer Aqil Sardar has been appointed to lead operations in Kasur, with Umar Munir overseeing activities in Sheikhupura. This expansion aligns with a strategic plan to establish offices in nine additional districts, broadening PRA's provincial presence.

The PRA has taken a proactive stance on increasing revenue resources and enhancing public services. These new offices are expected to make tax services more accessible to residents, while the broader expansion is anticipated to drive substantial revenue growth. As part of this initiative, PRA offices will soon be established in Murree, Okara, and Jhelum.