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Punjab Cabinet Approves Changes to Land Pooling Policy

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Cabinet has approved amendments to the state’s land pooling policy to provide enhanced benefits to landowners. During a meeting on Wednesday evening, the cabinet also agreed to waive facilitation charges for essential services such as birth and caste certificates in light of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema addressed the media on Thursday, announcing that landowners will now receive a commercial plot of 210 square yards for every acre of land contributed under the pooling policy, up from 200 square yards. As per the current policy, landowners are entitled…

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Punjab Auctions Properties of VAT, GST Defaulters for Dues

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Minister Harpal Singh Cheema announced on Friday that the state government has ramped up efforts to recover taxes from defaulters by initiating public auctions of properties owned by persistent VAT and GST evaders. “In a decisive move to recover long-overdue state revenue, the Department of Excise and Taxation has successfully carried out three major property auctions, reclaiming substantial amounts from businesses and individuals who have consistently neglected their tax obligations despite numerous opportunities and official legal notices,” he remarked. Detailing the initial successes of this enforcement initiative, the Finance, Excise and Taxation Minister stated that the first significant…

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Punjab Extends Taxpayer One-Time Settlement to May 31

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab government announced on Saturday a two-month extension for the One Time Settlement (OTS) scheme aimed at recovering outstanding dues, now extended to May 31, 2026, from the original March 31, 2026 deadline, according to finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema. Cheema mentioned that the taxation department has received 9,151 applications so far, resulting in a total revenue collection of ₹134.21 crore. The state government has already granted waivers amounting to ₹446.17 crore. “This extension offers a final chance for eligible taxpayers to settle their dues and achieve financial relief. The taxation department has also identified 8,000 properties belonging…

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Punjab Cabinet Approves Charges for Village Land Encroachments

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab cabinet has approved a proposal empowering the government to impose charges on illegally occupied land designated for village common roads and watercourses. Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema stated that many panchayat paths and watercourses have been encroached upon by real estate developers and individuals. “We will form price fixation committees, led by the relevant deputy commissioners, to collect payments from those currently occupying the land. Revenue generated will be shared between the local body or panchayat and the state government,” he added. An amendment to the Punjab Village Common Lands (Regulation) Rules, 1964, will facilitate this…