CHANDIGARH: Punjab Finance, Excise and Taxation Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Thursday said the Bhagwant Mann Government is firmly balancing trade facilitation with strict tax compliance, as the Punjab Taxation Department has attached 136 properties worth ₹91.10 crore in a major drive to recover pending pre-GST arrears. He stated that while the government has extended a highly beneficial One Time Policy to help traders clear legacy dues, strong enforcement measures are being carried out against persistent defaulters.
Punjab Finance, Excise and Taxation Minister Harpal Singh Cheema stated, “The Punjab Government is deeply committed to ensuring a harassment-free and conducive business environment. This is precisely why we have extended the One Time Policy, offering traders a golden opportunity to amicably settle their pre-GST arrears.”
The Excise and Taxation Minister further stated, “However, willful tax evasion will not be tolerated. The attachment of 136 properties worth over ₹91 crore sends a clear message that the Taxation Department is relentlessly pursuing major defaulters. I strongly urge all concerned traders to immediately avail the benefits of the One Time Policy to resolve their pending dues and save their properties from imminent auction.”