Islamabad, Mar 7 2025: As per excise officials, a staggering 5,300 properties were sealed within the first two days of the campaign, following orders from Director General Excise Umar Sher Chatha.
Punjab Initiates Property Sealing alone accounted for 2,100 , with defaulters in the city owing over Rs. 70 million in unpaid taxes.
Authorities disclosed that total outstanding property taxes across Punjab exceed Rs. 160 million. However, the crackdown has already prompted some defaulters to clear their dues.
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In Lahore, around 300 properties were de-sealed after payments totaling Rs. 10 million, while across Punjab, 1,600 properties were reopened following tax recoveries of Rs. 25 million.
To ensure effective recovery, the Excise and Taxation Officers (ETOs) have been assigned strict targets, with each officer directed to seal at least 150 properties daily.
According to the DG Excise, the department aims to recover 80% of outstanding property taxes by the end of the month. The operation is primarily targeting commercial, semi-commercial, and rental properties that have failed to meet their tax obligations.
This Punjab Initiates Property Sealing marks one of the largest enforcement actions against tax defaulters in Punjab’s recent history, signaling the government’s zero-tolerance policy towards non-compliance and tax evasion
Punjab has launched a comprehensive campaign to seal properties belonging to tax evaders, aiming to boost revenue collection and enforce compliance.
This initiative targets businesses and individuals who have long neglected their tax obligations despite repeated notices.
Authorities have intensified efforts to recover outstanding dues, sealing commercial and residential properties of defaulters.
The crackdown is part of a broader strategy to strengthen the province’s financial stability and ensure fair tax contributions. Officials emphasize that timely tax payments are crucial for infrastructure development and public welfare projects.
The property sealing drive will continue until significant recoveries are made, urging taxpayers to settle dues to avoid legal action.
Punjab’s government remains committed to enforcing strict policies against tax non-compliance. Citizens are encouraged to fulfill financial responsibilities to prevent disruption to business operations.
