Lahore: The Chairman of the Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA), Mr. Moazzam Iqbal Sipra, has instructed hotel owners to ensure the full implementation of the Electronic Invoice Monitoring System (E-IMS) by the end of this month. This directive was issued during a meeting with a delegation from the Hotels Association, where discussions focused on integrating the hotel industry into the tax framework and expanding the tax base.

According to Directorate General Public Relation – Govt of Punjab, the meeting addressed the technical requirements and challenges related to the installation of E-IMS. The Hotels Association expressed its commitment to cooperating with the PRA to enhance the tax system and promote digitalization in the industry.

Mr. Sipra emphasized the necessity of issuing computerized receipts to customers as a legal obligation and highlighted that the adoption of E-IMS across the hotel industry is expected to be completed within the current month. He asserted that the collaboration between the business community and the authority could simplify and streamline the tax system, encouraging compliance and fostering business activities.

The Chairman also cautioned that businesses involved in fraudulent issuance of electronic receipts would face strict monitoring and severe penalties. The meeting concluded with an agreement to enhance coordination between the PRA and the Hotels Association, ensuring ongoing consultations to tackle industry-related challenges.