Lahore: The Excise & Taxation (E&T) department has decided to seal big homes for non-payment of luxury tax, and impose 200% fine on non-payment of token tax to car owners, a news source reported. The cars would also be impounded at the police stations.
E&T teams have been formed for recovery under the instruction of provincial excise minister Hafiz Mumtaz Ahmad. The department had sent notices to luxury houses of 2 or more kanals asking them to pay luxury tax. Similarly, automobile owners were also duly warned and provided extra time.
The provincial minister said that indiscriminate will be taken against the defaulters of luxury, motor vehicle or property tax.