PRA operation: Businesses fined for manipulating sales record

LAHORE: The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) carried out enforcement operations in Lahore and Rawalpindi against businesses involved in manipulation of sales records and non-compliance with sales tax laws.

According to the PRA authorities, in Lahore, records of five well-known coffee shops located in upscale areas were checked. During the inspection, serious irregularities and manipulation in Point of Sale (POS) records were detected, resulting in the imposition of fines amounting to Rs. 7 million.

The actions were taken due to failure to comply with previous directives and after confirmation of tampering in POS data, the authorities said.In Rawalpindi, builders’ offices were sealed during the operation for non-payment of sales tax. Furthermore, notices were issued to 25 outlets for not depositing taxes collected from consumers into the national exchequer.

The authorities reiterated that non-payment of duly levied taxes on the provision of services is a punishable offence under the law. Consumers are urged to always obtain an e-bill after making payment.

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