Excise dept holds E-katchery to resolve masses' problems.

ISLAMABAD -- Director Excise and Taxation Department (E and TD) Bilal Azam organized E-katchery for the redressal of public complaints and queries through social media platform here on Monday.

While responding to public complaints Bilal Azam said that the purpose for holding E-katchery was to resolve citizens' grievances at the earliest and ensure speedy justice at their door-step.

During the session Bilal Azam said that the deadline to submit token tax fees for vehicles is February 15, citizens are requested to pay vehicle taxes without any plenty charges before the deadline.

He further said that Excise office has reduced the registration fees for commercial vehicles to one percent which was four percent previously.

Azam said that another initiative by E and TD is RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) number plates for the registration or transfer of vehicles is in pipeline and would be launched soon.

Responding to a query Bilal Azam said that Excise teams are conducting raids against agent mafia on regular basis, he urged the public not to approach agents, and directly visit his office if they have any issues regarding the transfer and registration process.

He said visitors can easily pay taxes through mobile App and the transfer process could be completed in 10-15 minutes which does not require any agent or third party.

He added that...