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Punjab govt starts auctioning properties of GST, VAT defaulters

A property belonging to Sumit Engineering in Mohali was auctioned for 13.22 crore on June 19, while a property of MR Rice Mills in Shahkot, Jalandhar, fetched 1.11 crore. (iStock)
Published on Jun 20, 2026 05:22 am IST

Punjab: Ludhiana bizman arrested in 9-crore GST fraud case

Finance and taxation minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Thursday said that a Ludhiana businessman was arrested in a 9 crore goods and services tax (GST) fraud case, while an excise and taxation inspector was dismissed from service due to prolonged unauthorised absence.
Published on Feb 13, 2026 03:10 am IST

Punjab records 16% jump in GST collections: Minister Harpal Singh Cheema

Cheema praised the excise and taxation department for exceeding previous performance benchmarks (HT Photo)
Published on Dec 24, 2025 07:40 am IST

AAP, Congress hit out at Centre over Panjab University clampdown

Panjab University students on Monday held a massive protest on the campus here demanding the announcement of senate polls.
Published on Nov 11, 2025 08:02 am IST

Punjab assembly sees heated exchange between Cheema, Bajwa

Punjab finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema at the Vidhan Sabha in Chandigarh on Monday. (Ravi Kumar/HT)
Published on Sept 30, 2025 05:12 am IST