Punjab Revenue Minister Bram Shanker Jimpa on Tuesday informed that 21 percent more income has been deposited to the state treasury from the sale of stamp papers and registration of land or properties from April to November 2022 as compare to April-November 2021.
“Providing transparent, hassle-free and corruption-free services to the people of Punjab is the main goal of the government and due to this, the revenue of the state is continuously increasing,” he said.
Divulging details, the Minister said that from April 1 to November 30, 2022, an income of Rs 2,525.72 crore has been deposited to the treasury under the head “stamp and registration” — which is 21 percent more than the previous year from April to November. In 2021, this income was Rs 2,088.60 crores, he said.
Jimpa said that in November this year, “we have registered 44 percent revenue increase from the sale of stamp papers and registration as compared to November 2021. In November 2022, an income of Rs 376.78 crore has been registered under stamp and registration, while in November 2021 it was Rs 260.87 crore”.
“Keeping in mind the instructions issued by the Chief Minister, all the work in the Revenue Department is being done according to rules and regulations,” said the Minister, adding that in the past months, common people were very unhappy with the working of the Revenue Department but since last eight months, the people are getting smooth and hassle free services.
At the same time, he appealed that the people should support the Government to strengthen the state’s financial position and no bribe should be given to any officer or employee for any work in the Revenue Department. “If any officer or employee of the Department asks for money, feel free to register complaint about it. The accused will not be spared under any circumstances,” he made it clear.