PRA warns of strict action against unregistered businesses

LAHORE: Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) Chairman Moazzam Iqbal Sipra has warned that strict legal action will be taken against businesses operating without registration.

Presiding over a meeting of the Authority on Wednesday, the chairman said several business establishments earning millions annually had yet to register with the PRA, an offence that will now trigger firm enforcement measures.

He reviewed the performance of the Lahore division, including ongoing enforcement efforts and recovery targets. He directed that the registration process for marriage halls, marquees and event management companies be completed by the end of the month.

All additional commissioners were also instructed to submit detailed reports on the recovery of pending cases. The chairman further ordered the swift compilation of lists of businesses involved in sales-volume manipulation and those failing to deposit taxes collected from consumers into the government treasury.

He also directed that data of electronic platforms operating food businesses across Punjab be uploaded to the central dashboard, emphasizing strict implementation of the e-IMS system across all sectors. The PRA chairman urged consumers to always obtain an e-IMS–issued receipt and use the PRA Sahulat App to verify its authenticity.

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