Punjab Makes Garbage Tax Payment Mandatory
In practice, the Punjab administration has produced garbage tax payment compulsory for obtaining the no-objection certificate (NOC) required to sell or transfer property.
In practice, the Punjab administration has produced garbage tax payment compulsory for obtaining the no-objection certificate (NOC) required to sell or transfer property.
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- What happened
- Official response
- The bottom line
Key points
- According to excise authorities, authorities will problem second-quarter garbage tax bills from January 1.
- Property owners can additionally obtain their bills online by entering their property number on the Excise Department's website.
- Authorities stated Punjab began issuing garbage tax bills province-wide on September 1.
- Owners with unpaid garbage tax bills will not receive the certificate, preventing them from completing these transactions.
- Authorities reiterated that owners must pay the tax on time to secure the NOC needed for property sales and transfers.
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According to excise authorities, authorities will problem second-quarter garbage tax bills from January 1. Meanwhile, they will shortly complete the distribution of outstanding first-quarter bills.
Authorities stated Punjab began issuing garbage tax bills province-wide on September 1. So far, authorities have distributed 1.4 million bills throughout the province, including Lahore.
In practice, the Excise Department has collected more than Rs. 24 million in garbage tax over the past two months.
Punjab has approximately five million property units, authorities stated. Around 20% fall within housing societies and towns where local management already collects cleaning fees and provides solid waste management services. These areas will not face the garbage tax. CM Punjab Sets 15-Day Deadline for Suthra Punjab.
Authorities reiterated that owners must pay the tax on time to secure the NOC needed for property sales and transfers. Authorities will withhold the certificate if the required payment remains outstanding. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover. Follow on Google News Join WhatsApp. See more ProPakistani stories in Google Search and Top Stories.
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