Punjab Revenue Authority Launches Drive to Promote Digital Tax Payments, E-Bank Receipts
The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has launched a public awareness campaign urging citizens to pay service bills digitally and always collect an electronic bank-linked receipt after availing services. The campaign’s message — “Your tax fuels Punjab’s progress — take an electronic receipt, make a digital payment” — aims to curb cash leakages, improve documentation, and make taxes easier and safer for the public.
What PRA Is Asking Citizens to Do
- Pay digitally after receiving a service — debit/credit card or online banking instead of cash.
- Always collect a PRA-invoiced electronic receipt that shows an Invoice Number and QR code.
- Verify the receipt using the PRA mobile app or the QR code printed on the invoice.
PRA says e-payments and verifiable e-receipts help ensure your tax actually reaches the government and supports development projects.
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Where This Applies
The guidance covers service providers across Punjab, for example:
- Salons, spas, beauty services
- Restaurants, cafés, catering
- Hotels, banquet halls
- Clubs, gyms, fitness centers
- Rent-a-car, ride and transport services
- Cleaning, waste management and other urban services
(Poster visuals highlight everyday services and government initiatives to underline the public benefit of compliant taxation.)
How to Make a Compliant Payment (Step-by-Step)
- Ask for digital payment (card swipe or online transfer) at the counter.
- Request a PRA e-invoice (with Invoice No. and QR code).
- Scan the QR code with your phone to confirm it’s recorded with PRA.
- Save the e-receipt (SMS/email/printed slip) for your records.
- If the outlet refuses digital payment or PRA receipt, report it to PRA (contacts below).
Why It Matters
- Transparent billing: Your payment is recorded; the service provider can’t under-report.
- Consumer protection: A verifiable invoice helps in billing disputes and warranty/claims.
- Faster, safer payments: No need to carry cash; card/online transactions are traceable.
- Public benefit: Taxes collected fund Punjab’s development (transport, sanitation, agriculture support, etc.).
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PRA Mobile App & Online Services
- PRA App: Available on Google Play and Apple App Store for invoice verification and guidance.
- Web portal: e.pra.punjab.gov.pk for information and digital services.
Helpline & Complaints
- Helpline: 042-99205476-77
- Complaints: Complaints@pra.punjab.gov.pk
- Website: pra.punjab.gov.pk
Key Reminder for Service Providers
PRA emphasizes that registered service providers must:
- Enable digital payment options (card/online).
- Issue PRA-recorded e-invoices with QR codes for every transaction.
- Display registration details and guide customers to take electronic receipts.
Punjab Revenue Authority Launches Drive to Promote Digital Tax Payments, E-Bank Receipts Conclusion:
The PRA’s new outreach reinforces a simple rule for citizens across Punjab: pay digitally and insist on a PRA electronic receipt. It’s quicker for you, safer for your money, and ensures your tax rupees are properly documented and reinvested in public services.
