LAHORE – The Punjab Revenue Authority will now be assisted by the Punjab Enforcement & Regulatory Authority (PERA) Force in recovery and collection operations.
In cases of interference or resistance during official duties, PERA personnel will accompany PRA enforcement teams to ensure smooth conduct of field operations. This was stated during a meeting between Moazzam Iqbal Sipra, Chairman Punjab Revenue Authority, and Captain (R) Farrukh Atiq, Director General PERA.
During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on PRA’s field operations and the legal framework governing PERA.
Chairman PRA said that, on the directions of the Chief Minister Punjab, the scope of PRA field operations has been expanded. He added that offices have now been established at the district level in addition to the divisional level to facilitate taxpayers.
He further stated that the establishment of district offices has contributed to record revenue collection during the first half of the current financial year. Chairman PRA also highlighted ongoing IT reforms, including online tax payments and digital complaint registration mechanisms.
Chairman PRA noted that since the establishment of PERA Force, effective actions have been taken against illegal encroachments, hoarding and profiteering.
The Director General PERA appreciated the modern reforms introduced by the Punjab Revenue Authority and its revenue collection model. It was also agreed that the legal teams of Punjab Enforcement & Regulatory Authority and the Punjab Revenue Authority will work jointly on a coordinated legal framework.
