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ISLAMABAD, Jan 27 (APP):The Excise and Taxation Department held an important meeting under the chairmanship of the Director General of Excise to review ongoing work and future steps.
Several senior officers, including the Director Excise and other officials, attended the meeting.
During the meeting, officials reviewed the process for issuing special number plates. The discussion focused on how applications are being handled and how the system can be managed in a clear and orderly way. Officers shared updates on current procedures and highlighted the need to ensure that applicants receive timely responses.
Token tax collection figures were also discussed in detail. The meeting reviewed available data to assess current performance and identify gaps. Officials examined collection trends and considered steps to improve compliance. The focus remained on ensuring that due taxes are collected through proper channels and recorded accurately.
The meeting also received a briefing on enforcement actions against vehicles using non-standard number plates. Officers shared information on ongoing checks and operations aimed at identifying such vehicles. The review stressed the need for consistent action to ensure that all vehicles on the road follow approved registration standards.
Action against vehicles using illegal lights was another key point on the agenda. The department reviewed measures taken so far and discussed ways to strengthen monitoring. Officials emphasized that the use of unauthorized lights creates issues for traffic management and public safety, and that continued enforcement is required.
Vehicles with black-tinted windows were also discussed. Officers briefed the meeting on actions taken against such violations. The review focused on maintaining regular checks and ensuring that field staff apply the rules uniformly.
The Director General of Excise directed officers to further improve service delivery for citizens. He stressed that every visitor to the excise office should be guided toward the online system. According to the briefing, all services are being provided in digital form through an online application, allowing citizens to complete tasks without repeated office visits.
The meeting highlighted the importance of promoting online applications so that more people can access services easily. Officers were instructed to inform citizens about digital options and provide guidance where needed.
Finally, the meeting reviewed efforts against the agent mafia. Officials discussed ongoing actions and shared updates on steps taken to curb unauthorized agents operating around excise offices. The Director General directed that this crackdown should continue so that citizens can access services directly without interference.
The meeting concluded with clear instructions to maintain regular reviews, improve digital outreach, and ensure enforcement actions remain consistent across all areas.