Lahore, January 12, 2026 – The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has stepped up its enforcement campaign against tax evasion by issuing notices to wedding halls and event venues across the province for failing to maintain proper sales tax records.
According to a press release on Sunday, the PRA has intensified operations to ensure strict adherence to sales tax laws, targeting businesses that manipulate records or fail to issue official e-bills. As part of these measures, three establishments, including a prominent food chain, were sealed for non-compliance, highlighting the authority’s commitment to transparency in business transactions.
In Lahore and Gujranwala, PRA officers have been actively monitoring Point of Sale (POS) systems in restaurants, catering outlets, and food chains to ensure accurate, real-time reporting of sales. Enforcement actions have been taken against businesses found involved in irregularities, including withholding collected sales tax from government accounts.
The PRA spokesperson confirmed that recoveries were made from businesses that deducted sales tax from consumers but failed to deposit it into the government treasury. Notices have also been issued to wedding halls, marquees, and other event-related businesses for failing to maintain proper sales records and comply with tax obligations.
The authority has urged the public to actively report any businesses not issuing e-bills through the Sahulat Application, strengthening compliance and accountability. The PRA emphasized that such measures are part of a broader effort to curb tax evasion in Punjab and ensure that all businesses follow proper taxation procedures.