Archive · 10 Aug 2025
Punjab's Bill Scheme Rewards Compliance, Penalizes Violations
Punjab's 'Bill Liao Inam Pao' scheme encourages people to ask for bills.
People who upload bills on the 'Mera Bill' app can win prizes.
This helps the government find businesses that don't follow tax rules.
The scheme has led to penalties for those not following rules, and some of the money has been recovered.
Also, the scheme helped register new businesses for tax purposes.
The goal is to ensure that businesses are paying their taxes.
The 'Bill Liao Inam Pao' scheme has seen 1,76,832 bills uploaded on the 'Mera Bill' app since inception.
5,644 winners have received a total of ₹3,35,80,215 in prize money.
Penalties worth ₹9,07,06,102 were imposed for billing irregularities.
₹7,30,92,230 of the penalty amount has been recovered.
The scheme also facilitated 135 new tax registrations.
- Who
- Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema.
- What
- The 'Bill Liao Inam Pao' scheme encourages consumers to demand bills, leading to penalties for irregularities and prizes for winners.
- When
- The scheme was launched, with details on the recent July draw.
- Where
- Punjab, India.
- Why
- To strengthen tax compliance and curb tax evasion.
Consumers
Businesses
Role in Tax Enforcement
Consumers
Demand bills for purchases to ensure businesses comply with tax regulations.
Businesses
Unspecified.
- Scheme Name
- 'Bill Liao Inam Pao'
- Bills Uploaded
- 1,76,832
- Winners
- 5,644
- Total Prizes Awarded
- ₹3,35,80,215
- Penalty Imposed
- ₹9,07,06,102
- Amount Recovered
- ₹7,30,92,230
- New Tax Registrations
- 135
