PRA seals farmhouse, fines multiple outlets for tax evasion

LAHORE, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 31st Mar, 2026) Enforcement operations were carried out by Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) in various areas of the provincial capital, during which notices were issued to eight renowned restaurants.

PRA enforcement teams conducted inspections across multiple locations in the provincial capital, according to PRA spokesperson here Monday.

He said that a farmhouse was sealed due to persistent default in tax payments and tampering with sales records, while fines were imposed on several outlets for violations of tax laws.

In addition, actions were taken in upscale areas following complaints of non-compliance.

Notices were served to eight well-known restaurants for observed irregularities.

The businesses collecting tax from the public and failing to deposit it into the national exchequer constitutes a punishable offense. The authority is actively scrutinizing businesses involved in manipulation of sales records.

The spokesperson further emphasized that strict action, including sealing of premises and imposition of heavy penalties, will be taken against those who fail to rectify their records despite receiving notices.