As I draw the attention of the higher authorities of the CBR and the Finance Minister that the Nazim-i-Aala, Syed Mustafa Kamal, intends collection of property tax through the utility bills.
I want to point out that collection of TV licence fee via the electricity bill on monthly basis is not being appreciated by the majority of people and such type of practice has not been enforced in the neighbouring country. It is a totally unique way of collecting any charge on the government level.
Regarding the collection of property tax it may be pointed out that tenants living in a rented house pass on the bill to the owners who pay it.
Before introducing such practice please identify those owners who live in their own flats. Besides all those who live in flats on tenant have not to pay such property tax, only the owner is responsible for this payment and claims in his annual return under the head of income from property.
This exercise is full of complexities and would be painful to the middle class group, who will suffer.
An early action in this regard will be appreciated.