President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday advised revenue officers to exercise their authority with humility, restraint, and an unwavering commitment to constitutional values.
She was talking to a group of officer trainees of the 79th batch of Indian Revenue Service (IT) which called on her at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
The President said that direct taxes play a major role in advancing national development. By providing a stable source of revenue, they enable governments to invest in critical sectors such as infrastructure, education, healthcare, and social welfare.
A fair and transparent tax system fosters equity and strengthens the foundation of inclusive and sustainable growth, she said.
President Murmu underlined that the mandate of the Revenue Service goes beyond tax collection. She said that the ability of IRS officers to analyse complex financial transactions, trace illicit financial flows across borders, and unravel intricate corporate structures, makes them indispensable partners in advancing the nation’s journey towards the goal of Viksit Bharat. They are expected to make decisions that are just, efficient and based on a deeper understanding of business processes.
The President said that as IRS officers, the young officers must strive to exercise prudence in their conduct and decision-making. A prudent officer balances enforcement with facilitation, authority with humility, and technological capability with human sensitivity.
She observed that with the growing volume of cross-border transactions and deeper international cooperation in taxation, IRS officers today engage increasingly with global institutions and treaty partners.
Therefore, they will play an important role in strengthening international tax governance. Their professional competence and integrity will uphold India’s credibility in international tax administration.