<h1>Finance Minister Encourages Tech Use for Tax Efficiency; Celebrates Customs Act's 50th Anniversary and International Customs Day.</h1> The Finance Minister urged Customs and Central Excise officers to leverage technology for non-intrusive tax administration and a non-adversarial tax environment, aiming to meet the indirect tax collection target for 2012-13. At an event marking the Annual Investiture Ceremony, 35 officers received Presidential Appreciation Certificates for distinguished service. The event also celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Customs Act, 1962, and International Customs Day, highlighting the theme 'Innovation for Customs Progress.' The Chairperson of CBEC emphasized fairness and probity, while industry leaders and officials acknowledged improvements in import-export processes and the need for a fair system.