LAHORE (Kashmir English): The Punjab government has made it mandatory for hotels, restaurants, coffee shops and marriage halls to issue electronically generated receipts instead of issuing temporary or “raw” receipts across the province.
The provincial government imposed a complete ban on the issuance of temporary or “raw” receipts.
According to instructions issued by the Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA), businesses covered by the directive must issue receipts through the e-IMS system with immediate effect.
A legal receipt
Under the new instructions, every valid business receipt must carry:
Business name
Business address
Receipt number
PRA QR code
The authority said receipts issued without the required electronic documentation will not be considered legal.
The Punjab Revenue Authority has prohibited businesses from issuing receipts without a Kitchen Order Slip (KOS), unpaid bill or QR code.
Businesses have been directed to ensure that their sales records are properly maintained and electronically documented.
Fines and penalties for violating hotels
The government has warned of strict action against businesses violating the new instructions.
A fine ranging from Rs400,000 to Rs1 million may be imposed on businesses that issue receipts without using e-IMS.
In case of repeated violations, the business may be sealed for one month, according to the instructions.
The Punjab Revenue Authority has urged businesses to ensure immediate compliance with the new receipt requirements to avoid penalties.
