SAHIWAL: The Regional Tax Office (RTO) Sahiwal has recovered Rs4 million from popular fast-food chain Cheezious following an enforcement operation conducted under Section 175C of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.
According to a statement issued by the Revenue Division on May 30, 2026, the action was initiated after tax authorities identified a significant difference between the company’s reported sales figures and the actual sales observed during monitoring activities.
To verify the suspected discrepancies, RTO Sahiwal deployed a dedicated monitoring team to the business premises. The team closely observed sales transactions and compared them with the turnover declared to tax authorities. During the inspection, officials reportedly found notable irregularities between documented revenue and on-ground business activity.
Based on the findings, the tax authority launched enforcement proceedings against the outlet. As a result, Cheezious was directed to deposit Rs4 million, which has since been paid into the national treasury.
Responding to reports of the recovery, a representative of Cheezious disputed parts of the claim. In comments shared with media outlets, the company stated that the matter was not entirely accurate and described it as an error on the part of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). The company added that discussions with tax authorities were underway and that it was seeking clarification regarding the issue.
The enforcement operation was carried out as part of the Federal Board of Revenue’s ongoing efforts to improve tax compliance and reduce revenue leakages. Tax officials stated that monitoring and enforcement measures are being intensified to identify cases of underreporting and tax evasion.
The Chief Commissioner of RTO Sahiwal praised the performance of the enforcement team and reiterated the department’s commitment to ensuring transparency in business transactions. He emphasized that similar actions would continue wherever violations of tax laws are detected.
Authorities further stated that strengthening the documentation of the economy, broadening the tax base, and preventing losses to the national exchequer remain key priorities. The department vowed to continue strict enforcement against businesses found violating tax regulations while encouraging voluntary compliance among taxpayers.
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