New Delhi [India], July 24 (ANI): Honest taxpayers deserve to be recognized as contributing to the progress of the country by faithfully paying legitimate contributions to tax payments, said Union Treasury Minister Nirmala Sisaraman. Said on Saturday.

In a message to the Income Tax Department commemorating the 161st anniversary of Income Tax Day, Mr. Sisaraman said in a message to the Central Direct Tax Commission (CBDT) that he succeeded in implementing the reform measures implemented by the government in the right spirit. I also thank you.

The local office of the Central Direct Tax Central Committee (CBDT) on Sunday observed the 161st anniversary of Saturday’s Income Tax Day. The field formation has carried out various activities.

“Reflecting the spirit of income tax bureau cohesion, capacity, cooperation and constructive involvement, activities include webins, planting drives and vaccination camps with external stakeholders, including ICAI’s regional chapters, industry associations and others. Included the issuance of a certificate of commendation to officers working at Covid. Connections with the families of officers / employees who lost their lives to Covid in relief and duties. “

The Minister of Finance also praised taxpayers for fulfilling their compliance obligations, despite the difficulties caused by the pandemic. She remembered the officials and officials who died on duty because of the pandemic, and realized that she could never forget her contribution to the cause of the country.

In his message, Secretary of State Pankaji Choudhry (Finance) praised the successful fulfillment of two roles: revenue collection and fair and transparent implementation of tax policy.

Dr. Bhagwat Kishanrao Karad, Minister of State (Finance), praised the Income Tax Department for its role as a direct tax control agency and for its significant contribution to the country.

“Taxes are not only a source of income for the government, but also an effective means of achieving certain socio-economic goals,” he said.

Revenue Secretary Tarn Bajaj made his best wishes to the ministry and praised the ministry for adapting well to new changes in the economy and achieving sound tax collection growth.

CBDT Chair JB Mohapatra expressed his wishes to members of Aayakar Parivar and their families and praised their combined efforts to effectively serve the country’s revenue sector and as a provider of taxpayer services. Did. (ANI)