Excise Department Cracks Down on Tax-Evading Vehicles

An extensive crackdown on unregistered and tax-evading vehicles was recently conducted by the Excise Department in the province, resulting in the collection of a substantial Rs 7.532 million in taxes in just four days. The operation aimed to tackle the issue of vehicles operating without proper registration and tax compliance.

During the operation, a total of 10,000 vehicles were inspected by the Excise Department officials. This led to the impoundment of 359 vehicles found to be in violation of tax regulations, along with the confiscation of documents from 912 vehicles that were not compliant with tax requirements.

The operation proved to be successful in recovering significant amounts in taxes. Approximately Rs 4.064 million was collected in motor vehicle tax, Rs 2.903 million in withholding tax, and Rs 0.564 million in penalty tax from non-compliant vehicles. Vehicles that had promptly paid their taxes had their documents returned to them after verification.

The Excise Department officials praised the hard work and dedication of their team, recognizing the positive impact of their efforts in combating tax evasion and ensuring compliance with vehicle registration regulations.

The recent crackdown on unregistered and tax-evading vehicles by the Excise Department has not only resulted in the collection of significant tax revenue but has also highlighted the importance of adhering to tax regulations and vehicle registration requirements. Such operations play a crucial role in maintaining a fair and transparent system, ultimately benefiting both the government and law-abiding citizens.