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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)
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Published on Jun 20, 2026 05:22 am IST

Punjab finance minister flags off five luxury PUNBUS buses to IGI Airport

Punjab transport minister Harpal Singh Cheema flagging off five new PUNBUS super integral coach buses in Chandigarh on Tuesday. (HT)
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Published on Jun 10, 2026 06:12 am IST

Cheema: Punjab records revenue surge in April with 23% VAT growth

The finance minister said the consistent upward trajectory in these tax domains highlights the government’s clear policy priorities. (HT File)
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Published on May 04, 2026 07:36 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.
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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)
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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.
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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)
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Published on Sept 30, 2025 05:12 am IST

Punjab floods: Cheema questions PM ‘silence’ on CM’s letter seeking ₹60,000cr

Punjab finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema condemned the Centre’s attempt to politicise the flood situation instead of taking accountability and providing support. (HT File Photo)
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Published on Sept 07, 2025 05:56 am IST

Punjab: ₹9-crore penalties slapped under consumer bill scheme: Cheema

Punjab finance, planning, excise and taxation minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Sunday said ₹9.07 crore had been imposed as penalties on entities found guilty of irregularities in issuing bills to consumers since September 2023. (File)
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Published on Aug 11, 2025 04:06 am IST

Punjab: SAD-BJP desperate to ally for power: Cheema

Punjab finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema also alleged that both the BJP and SAD were responsible for the rampant drug menace in the state. (HT)
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Published on Jul 23, 2025 07:00 am IST

Punjab: Cong, BJP shielding drug mafia, gangsters, says Cheema

Punjab cabinet minister Harpal Singh Cheema
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Published on Jul 13, 2025 05:10 am IST

Harpal Cheema, Suni Jakhar spar over ‘patronage’ to gangster Lawrence Bishnoi

Finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema and BJP Punjab chief Sunil Jakhar.  
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Published on Jul 11, 2025 05:18 am IST

Punjab minister: BJP patronising gangster Lawrence Bishnoi

Punjab finance minister interacting with the media after the adjournment of the first sitting of the two-day special session of the Punjab assembly in Chandigarh on Thursday. (Ravi Kumar/HT)
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Updated on Jul 10, 2025 04:38 pm IST

Punjab GST collections see record 44% jump in June

Harpal Singh Cheema.
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Published on Jul 02, 2025 07:34 am IST

Punjab registers record 25.3% growth in GST collections for May

Finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema said this surge not only represents the highest year-on-year monthly growth in recent years but also outpaces the national average GST growth. (@BhagwantMann)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 02, 2025 09:20 am IST

Cheema writes to Centre, calls for strict laws on methanol supply

Punjab finance, excise and taxation minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Wednesday urged the central government to take immediate action to regulate the use of methyl alcohol (methanol) under Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951.
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Published on May 15, 2025 05:30 am IST

Punjab’s GST mop-up rises 19.77% to record ₹2,654 cr in April: Cheema

Cheema said that this robust growth underscores the increasing compliance among taxpayers. (HT File)
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Published on May 04, 2025 07:30 am IST

Punjab: Cheema announces directives to improve doorstep delivery of services

Emphasising inter-department coordination as a vital aspect of the initiative, Cheema said that after feedback and requirements shared by the villagers, departments concerned will be instructed to address their issues (HT File)
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Published on Mar 29, 2025 09:36 am IST

Punjab’s ₹2.36-lakh crore budget focuses on drug problem, health sector

Punjab finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema presenting the budget as chief minister Bhagwant Mann looks on in the Vidhan Sabha in Chandigarh on Wednesday. (Ravi Kumar/HT)
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Updated on Mar 26, 2025 12:23 pm IST

Excise revenue surpasses ₹10 cr for 1st time, says Punjab finance minister Harpal Cheema

Punjab finance, planning, excise and taxation minister Harpal Singh Cheema
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Published on Mar 23, 2025 08:54 am IST

Punjab budget on March 26, assembly session from March 21

Punjab finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema will present the budget in the assembly on March 26. (HT file photo)
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Published on Mar 13, 2025 04:36 pm IST

Conviction rate in drug cases has increased to 86%, says minister Harpal Cheema

Finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema (Ravi Kumar/HT)
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Published on Mar 07, 2025 07:22 am IST

Punjab: GST on turbine fuel will cause fiscal crisis in states, says Cheema

In a release issued here, Punjab finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema said this decision would be detrimental to the states already suffering losses due to the GST regime, highlighting that Punjab has earned ₹113 crore during financial year 2022-23, ₹105 crore in 2023-24, and ₹75 crore till November in the current fiscal as VAT on air turbine fuel. (HT File)
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Updated on Dec 24, 2024 06:02 am IST

Major cities in Punjab to soon have exhibition centres: Harpal Singh Cheema

He said the Punjab government has implemented several schemes to promote industries. (HT File)
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Updated on Dec 09, 2024 07:42 am IST

Cheema advocates for continuation of GST compensation regime

TPunjab finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that the rate of tax on goods under the value added tax (VAT) regime was significantly higher than the rate applicable under the GST. (HT File)
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Published on Dec 02, 2024 10:35 pm IST

Punjab registers 63% jump in net GST collection: Harpal Singh Cheema

Punjab finance, planning, excise and taxation minister Harpal Singh Cheema said the total net collection from VAT (value-added tax), CST (central sales tax), GST, PSDT (Punjab state development tax), and excise in November this year is ₹4,004.96 crore. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Updated on Dec 02, 2024 06:22 am IST

Satisfied with ongoing paddy procurement, lifting process: Punjab FM Cheema

Punjab finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema. (HT File)
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Updated on Oct 28, 2024 08:28 am IST

Don’t harass bizmen, Punjab finance minister Harpal Cheema warns tax officials

Cabinet minister Harpal Cheema
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Updated on Oct 26, 2024 09:18 am IST

Cheema to attend conclave of Opposition-ruled states’ finance ministers

Harpal Singh Cheema
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Published on Sept 11, 2024 10:35 pm IST

’Bill Liao Inam Pao’ scheme 2,601 win rewards worth ₹1.52 crore: Cheema

State finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Saturday said prizes worth ₹1.52 crore will be disbursed to people who have uploaded bills on the ‘Mera Bill’ app and lauded the ‘Bill Liao Inam Pao’ scheme which has led to a significant increase in tax compliance with penalties collected to the tune of around ₹8 crore. (HT File)
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Updated on Aug 17, 2024 10:50 pm IST
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