President Droupadi Murmu addressed the 77th batch of Indian Revenue Service (IRS) trainees at Rashtrapati Bhavan, highlighting the pivotal role they will play in mobilizing resources for the government. She emphasized their responsibility in facilitating tax compliance and deterring tax evasion to contribute to the nation’s development.
Expressing satisfaction with the significant increase in direct tax collections and the rise in the number of income tax return filers over the past decade, President Murmu underscored the importance of revenue officers in funding development projects and ensuring citizen welfare.
President Murmu stressed the significance of citizen-centric tax services in building trust and confidence in tax administration. She urged the officers to focus on enhancing citizen trust and compliance through fair, transparent, and taxpayer-friendly methods of tax collection.
Encouraging young officers to uphold integrity and transparency throughout their careers, President Murmu emphasized the importance of maintaining absolute integrity and fairness in discharging their duties. She reiterated the need for officers to work towards creating a tax system that is both efficient and citizen-friendly.
