Income Tax dept. tax-payer friendly and technology-driven, says CCIT
The Income Tax Department celebrated its 167th anniversary, with officials emphasizing a shift toward a taxpayer-friendly and technology-driven approach. Guest speaker Dr. G. Natchiar highlighted the success of the Aravind Eye Hospital model in addressing blindness as a systemic social issue.
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The integration of technology in tax administration and the adoption of successful social service models are key indicators of institutional modernization in India.
The Department of Income Tax, which is known to be enforcement centric, is tax-payer friendly and technology-driven, said Chief Commissioner of Income Tax V.S. Sreelekha here on Friday.
Speaking at the 167th Income Tax Day celebrations, she said that for the country’s development and for social expenditure, it was the supreme duty to pay income tax. The department had collected ₹24 lakh crore in the financial year 2025-26, accounting to 69 % to the exchequer.
Hailing Padmashri G. Natchiar, Member GOVEL Trust and Director-Emeritus Aravind Eye Care System, who was the chief guest, Ms. Sreelekha said that Aravind Hospitals was not only a landmark in Tamil Nadu, but has a global recognition.
In her address, Dr. Natchiar spoke on the journey of Aravind Eye Hospital, the factors which were responsible for the consistent and ethical services in the institution and importance for vision and mission leadership, values and cultures.
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