President Droupadi Murmu has urged Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Indirect Taxes) officer trainees to uphold honesty and dedication in their roles. She highlighted their crucial position in connecting the economy through a uniform tax system and acting as guardians of the nation's economic boundaries. The President emphasised the importance of transparency, accountability, and leveraging technology to modernise tax collection for economic development and nation-building.
Officer Trainees of Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Indirect Taxes) called on the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan (December 2, 2024)
Addressing the officers, the President said that the Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Indirect Taxes) connects our economy throu
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President Murmu urged the IRS (Customs and Indirect Taxes) officer trainees to work with honesty and dedication, enhance tax administration, and use technology for less intrusive tax collection.
IRS officers are a vital link between the government, businesses, and state tax administrations, promoting uniformity in tax administration and connecting the economy through a uniform tax system.
IRS officers play a key role in nation-building by enabling the country to utilise resources for economic development, infrastructure, socio-economic schemes, and public services like education and health.
The President advised officers to develop transparent systems and processes that ensure accountability and to make greater use of technology in tax collection.
Taxation is important for social, economic, and political development, as the taxes paid by citizens are used for the country's development and the welfare of its people.