Punjab to Launch Quarterly Bumper Prize of Rs 1 Lakh under ‘Bill Liyao Inaam Pao' Scheme
Quarterly Bumper Draw to Offer Second Prize of Rs 50,000 and Third Prize of Rs 25,000
Punjab to Launch Quarterly Bumper Prize of Rs 1 Lakh under ‘Bill Liyao Inaam Pao’ Scheme
Quarterly Bumper Draw to Offer Second Prize of Rs 50,000 and Third Prize of Rs 25,000
In a move to promote transparency and encourage citizen participation in tax compliance, the Punjab government has announced that the ‘Bill Liyao Inaam Pao’ scheme will now include a quarterly bumper draw offering substantial cash prizes to boost public engagement.
The initiative was announced by Punjab Finance, Planning, Excise and Taxation Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema, according to a press release issued by the Information and Public Relations Department, Punjab.
Minister Harpal Singh Cheema stated that under the scheme, each quarter, participants will have a chance to win a first prize of Rs 1,00,000, a second prize of Rs 50,000, and a third prize of Rs 25,000.
The Taxation Department will also introduce a dedicated upload option and prize distribution mechanism for bills related to the service sector — such as restaurants, salons, and boutiques — via the “Mera Bill” App, to further streamline participation.
"In addition, a real-time Chatbot will be launched to assist users with queries, and the app will now support Punjabi alongside Hindi and English, ensuring broader accessibility for the general public," Cheema is quoted as saying in the press release.
According to the minister, from April to August 2025, a total of 30,769 bills were uploaded, resulting in 1,263 winners who collectively received Rs 78,13,715 in prize money.
Minister Harpal Singh Cheema emphasized that all uploaded bills are rigorously verified by the Taxation Department, which has so far imposed penalties amounting to Rs 9.07 crore since the inception of the scheme and recovered Rs 7.31 crore from discrepancies found in submitted bills.
The ‘Bill Liyao Inaam Pao’ scheme was launched by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann in September 2023 along with the Mera Bill App, aimed at fostering a culture of responsible consumerism and tax compliance.
The scheme excludes bills related to petroleum products, including crude oil, petrol, diesel, aviation turbine fuel, and natural gas, as well as liquor, out-of-state purchases, and B2B transactions, the press release stated. Only bills from purchases made in the preceding month are eligible for the draw, ensuring fairness and operational integrity.
Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema reiterated the state government’s commitment to empowering citizens through “innovative, transparent, and inclusive governance tools,” and encouraged all residents to actively participate in the scheme to help build a more accountable Punjab.
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