Lahore, December 7, 2025 – The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has initiated large-scale operations across the province to curb tax evasion and enforce strict compliance among commercial entities.
The move marks one of the most extensive crackdowns launched by the authority in recent years.
Housing Societies, Builders and Farmhouses Found Non-Compliant
According to PRA officials, a significant number of housing societies, builders, and farmhouses in various districts of Punjab were found to be non-tax compliant. The authority also detected widespread manipulation in sales records of major hotels, popular food chains, and high-traffic restaurants. These findings highlight longstanding gaps in the documentation and reporting of taxable services.
The developments were disclosed during a high-level meeting chaired by PRA Chairman Moazzam Iqbal Sipra on Friday.
Immediate Notices and Enforcement Actions Ordered
Chairman Sipra directed the Commissioner Lahore Division to immediately issue notices demanding registration and tax payment from all identified defaulters. Vigilance teams have already compiled billing records and audit data, based on which enforcement actions will proceed in the coming days.
In Lahore alone, more than 100 farmhouses were identified as non-compliant, signaling extensive tax avoidance in the leisure and events sector.
Scrutiny of Hotels, Marquees and Event Companies Intensified
The PRA Chairman further instructed authorities to thoroughly review the financial and operational records of hotels, marquees, marriage halls, and event management companies. Strict action will be taken following warning notices, especially against businesses involved in tax misreporting, under-invoicing, or issuing fake invoices.
In addition, all Additional Deputy Commissioners have been directed to hold weekly reviews of revenue performance to ensure monthly targets are met and compliance continues to improve across Punjab.