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CHENNAI, AUG 15
Flag hoisting, honouring the best performers in direct tax collection and cultural programmes by school children formed part of the 77th Independence Day celebrations organised by the Income Tax Department, Chennai on Tuesday.
Certificates of Merit of Pr CCIT were awarded on the occasion of 77th Independence Day to 28 Officers/ Officials for promoting excellence in the field of Direct Taxation(4/4)@IncomeTaxIndia #AzadiKaAmritMahotsav #HarGharTiranga2023 pic.twitter.com/w2Fs8U8sZQ
— IncomeTaxTamilnadu&Puducherry (@tn_incometax) August 15, 2023
Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax & Director General of Income Tax (Investigation) Sunil Mathur, IRS hoisted the tricolour at the Income Tax Office Campus, Chennai at 8.30 am.
- To take action against tax evaders and instil the essence of confidence amongst the honest taxpayers, the Investigation Wing of TN & Puducherry region during FY 2022-23 has conducted 81 search and seizure operations in which Rs 170 crores of assets were seized
- Principal Chief Commissioner’s “Certificate of Merit” were awarded to the Officers & Officials of the Income Tax Department for promoting excellence in the field of Direct Taxation
Retired Chief Commissioners of Income Tax, Senior Officers, Officials and family members of the Income Tax graced the occasion.
After the flag-hoisting, Sunil Mathur remembered the contribution and sacrifice of the forefathers to earn this freedom for all of us. He also acknowledged the sacrifices made by our armed forces who guard the frontiers of our country day and night.
Retd. Officers, Senior Officers and officials of the Dept., graced the occassion(3/3) @IncomeTaxIndia #AzadiKaAmritMahotsav #HarGharTiranga2023 pic.twitter.com/T8cygFqCOw
— IncomeTaxTamilnadu&Puducherry (@tn_incometax) August 15, 2023
He said, “During these years, we have made technological advancements in the field of Information Technology, Space Technology and many other scientific areas. Our nation is considered as the fastest growing large economy and 5th largest economy in the world. Development of the nation requires resources and the Income Tax Department plays an important role in our country.”
A cultural program by K M Music Conservatory was organised . Students and performers enthralled the audience with their mesmerizing music ensemble(2/4) @IncomeTaxIndia #AzadiKaAmritMahotsav #HarGharTiranga2023 pic.twitter.com/33Di4Kk6jg
— IncomeTaxTamilnadu&Puducherry (@tn_incometax) August 15, 2023
“The budget estimate of gross tax revenue of Central Government for the FY 2023-24 is Rs 33.6 Lakh Crores, out of which the Direct Tax Collection is fixed at 18.3 Lakh Crores. Out of the total tax collection, 54% of tax revenue is contributed by the Income Tax Department. Along with the tax collection and taxpayer services, one of the Department’s part of functioning is to create a deterrence effect against tax evasion. To take action against tax evaders and instil the essence of confidence amongst the honest taxpayers, the Investigation Wing of Tamil Nadu & Puducherry region during FY 2022-23 has conducted 81 search and seizure operations in which Rs 170 crores of assets were seized. This consisted of seizure of cash of Rs.120 crores and Jewellery of Rs 50 crores. In this operation, an unaccounted income of Rs 5,200 crore was also detected,” he added.
The Principal CCIT & DGIT (Investigation) appreciated the officers and officials of the Department for their contribution towards this outstanding achievement.
As a part of the celebration, a cultural programme by KM Music Conservatory, Chennai was organized. Their students and performers enthralled the audience with their mesmerizing music ensemble.
On this occasion, Principal Chief Commissioner’s “Certificate of Merit” were awarded to the Officers & Officials of the Income Tax Department for promoting excellence in the field of Direct Taxation.
Coimbatore
The 77th Independence day celebrations were held in Income tax Office, Coimbatore, TN&P region. Ms Chandana Ramachandran IRS, CCIT along with Shri N Rengaraj, IRS PCIT hoisted the National flag. (1/3)@IncomeTaxIndia #AzadiKaAmritMahotsav #HarGharTiranga2023 pic.twitter.com/7SA4HofS71
— IncomeTaxTamilnadu&Puducherry (@tn_incometax) August 15, 2023
