New Delhi, President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said that tax officers must exercise authority entrusted to them with humility, restraint and with an unwavering commitment to constitutional values.
Addressing a group of Indian Revenue Service officers, she said they are expected to take decisions that are just, efficient and based on a deeper understanding of business processes.
The President said a fair and transparent tax system fosters equity and strengthens the foundation of inclusive and sustainable growth.
She noted that India's direct tax collections have shown remarkable growth in recent years and that the initiative on Non-Intrusive Usage of Data to Guide and Enable - "NUDGE" - represents a progressive shift in tax administration.
Murmu also urged the officers to leverage advanced technologies to make tax administration more transparent, fair and citizen-centric.
