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April 4 2025- The Public Relations Manager of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA), Ms. Melissa Baird, along with the Head of Information Technology, recently visited Radio Eve Leary to announce significant upgrades to the ‘Padna’ app.
These improvements are set to coincide with the launch of a new speeding ticketing and e-ticketing system.
April is also the tax season for GRA, typically one of its busiest periods.
Following the tax filing season, the Padna app will also facilitate payments related to the new e-ticketing system. The initiative is part of the larger Safe Road Intelligent System (SRIS) Project, a collaboration involving the Guyana Police Force and the National Data Management Authority (NDMA).
This project aims to enhance road safety through the installation of new radar speed signs and speed cameras across the country to monitor vehicular speeds and traffic patterns.
In a move designed to streamline communication, drivers who have registered their contact details with the GRA will receive notifications via SMS or email regarding any violations. For those without registered details, a physical ticket will be sent to their registered address.
When speeding violations are detected by the advanced cameras, drivers will automatically receive an image capturing the moment of the violation, including the speed of their vehicle. The penalty for these violations remains at $7,500.
The GRA has emphasised that the Padna app offers a range of user-friendly features designed to simplify tax-related processes.
Users can calculate their individual income tax, import taxes for vehicles, and access various other functionalities. The app also includes event reminders, a digital document vault, tax return filing capabilities, and a vehicle import calculator.
In upcoming updates, the app will enable users to make payments for drivers’ and motor vehicle licenses through platforms such as MMG and allow applicants to secure their compliance certificates directly through the app.
The ‘Padna’ app utilizes the same login credentials as the Optimal E services and is available for download on both the Google Play Store and the App Store by searching for “GRA Padna.”
With these enhancements, the GRA aims to improve efficiency in tax processing and increase road safety in Guyana.
(Radio Eve Leary)
