Updated, March 8, 2024. 9.27 PM.
The officer trainees of Indian Revenue Service called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday. Addressing the officers, the President said that Revenue Service will give them an opportunity to play a vital role in mobilizing resources for the Government.
The President added that they are expected to be partners in the nation-building process by ensuring effective tax administration and improved voluntary compliance. President Murmu asked them to remain steadfast in their duties to facilitate compliance of tax laws by the taxpayers and also contribute towards creating deterrence against tax evasion.
The President also expressed happiness that over the past decade, the direct tax collections have risen more than three times and the number of people filing income tax returns have increased to nearly two and a half times. The President said that citizen-centric tax services boost the confidence of people in tax administration and also noted that through many initiatives, the Income tax department is working towards changing the mindset of the people.
Droupadi Murmu urged the Revenue Officers to continue to work towards enhancing the trust among the citizens so that they become more tax compliant.