President Murmu Advocates Humility and Technology in Tax Administration

President Droupadi Murmu emphasized the significance of humility and restraint in tax administration while addressing IRS officers. She highlighted the necessity for tax officials to uphold constitutional values and leverage technology to ensure a transparent, fair, and citizen-centric system, essential for India's economic growth.

President Droupadi Murmu underscored the importance of humility, restraint, and commitment to constitutional values in tax administration while addressing Indian Revenue Service officers at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday.

Murmu highlighted the dual responsibility of IRS officers to facilitate business while safeguarding national revenue. She stressed that prudent decision-making, along with technological integration, is key to maintaining public trust and compliance within the tax system. The integration of modern technologies like artificial intelligence marks a progressive shift towards a transparent and efficient tax administration, she noted.

The President also pointed out the role of IRS officers in global tax governance amid increasing international cooperation, underlining their contribution to India's economic formalization and growth. She encouraged the new batch of officers to effectively implement the upcoming Income Tax Act, 2025, and strengthen citizens' trust in the tax framework, pivotal for national development.

(With inputs from agencies.)