LAHORE: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has launched a major enforcement action against two prominent housing developers in Lahore, conducting surprise raids as part of a coordinated crackdown on tax compliance.
According to well-placed sources, multiple FBR teams carried out raids at the offices of Al Noor Orchard and Al Kabir Town following directives linked to enforcement efforts by the Chief Tax Office Lahore.
Officials revealed that five joint FBR teams, supported by government enforcement agencies, participated in the operation. During the raids, authorities seized business records and financial documents from previous years for detailed examination.
The action is aimed at assessing tax compliance, payment histories, and financial transactions of the developer groups, with a focus on identifying potential irregularities and recovering outstanding tax liabilities.
Sources described the operation as one of the largest recent crackdowns targeting major real estate developers in Lahore, underscoring FBR’s intensified efforts to broaden the tax base and enforce compliance in the property sector.
The Chief Tax Office Lahore supervised the entire operation, reflecting the high-level importance attached to the case.
Al Kabir Town, a large private housing scheme located on Raiwind Road, has previously drawn scrutiny. The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) investigated the project in 2020 over alleged fraud and approval-related issues. However, the developers denied any wrongdoing, maintaining that all necessary approvals were secured prior to development.
Meanwhile, Al Noor Orchard, developed by Al-Jalil Developers, is marketed as an LDA-approved residential community on Sharqpur Road and has gained popularity among investors due to its location and flexible installment plans.
Despite this, discussions on social media highlight investor concerns, including delayed possession, increased development charges, slow progress in certain blocks, and claims that some extensions are still awaiting full regulatory approval.
The latest crackdown signals FBR’s continued focus on the real estate sector, aiming to enhance transparency, ensure documentation of transactions, and strengthen revenue collection from high-value property developments.
