The property is in the name of Imran Khan’s mother, who died in 1985 (File)
Lahore:
According to media reports, former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan on Monday received a luxury tax notice of 14 lakh Pakistani rupees from the government of Punjab province for his residence in Lahore.
Invoice issued by Excise and Taxation Department to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief for payment of Rs 14,40,000 to his Zaman Park residence, where he currently resides, paid by Monday, the last date for submission Have to go It was 12 May. Geo News reported that Imran Khan submitted a record of the house sought from him last month, the provincial tax collection authority said, and after estimation, a luxury tax invoice was sent to the cricketer-turned-politician, who received Information.
According to reports, Imran Khan has been regularly filing his taxes, but if he fails to do so this time, he will be sent another notice as per the law.
Reports said that the PTI chief’s old house in Zaman Park was demolished, and a new one was constructed in its place, owned by him and his sisters.
Last month, the department issued a notice to late Shaukat Khanum, mother of the 70-year-old politician, for assessing luxury house tax, directing Imran Khan to pay Rs 36 lakh dues under luxury tax .
The report said the property remained in the name of Khanum, who died in 1985.
Excise officer Adil Amjeed ruled out the element of political vendetta, saying the department has decided to go through the assessment of all luxury houses of two or more kanals (about 1,012 square metres).
Cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan was ousted from power in April last year after losing a no-confidence vote in his leadership, which alleged he was part of a US-led conspiracy, because of his independent foreign policy decisions. He was targeted. Russia, China and Afghanistan.
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