Instruction regarding Preventive Vigilance to reiterate Government's resolution to provide a tax administration that is free of corruption

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.... Taxes (CBDT) and Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) being subjected to searches investigations by Anti-Corruption Branch of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) have been reported. Some complaints alleging misconduct, misde mean our exhibited by Officers in their official conduct/duties have also been received. 2. Incidents of this nature have the potential of eroding the confiden....

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.... be subjected to strict punitive action as per extant rules/instructions expeditiously. 5. Preventive Vigilance is critical for any organization, Senior officers must regularly inspect the work of their subordinates. Periodical meetings with Taxpayers, Tax Bar, Chartered Accountants Association, Trade Associations etc. will serve as a good feedback mechanism. Personal counselling, especially of....

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.... is expected that all the vulnerable areas will be secured effectively to eliminate any possible misuse, explanation or unintended abuse. Not only is personal integrity necessary, it is incumbent upon the supervisory cadre to promote good and ethical behaviour in their subordinate officers. 8. The CBDT and CBEC being the most important revenue garnering aqencies of the Central Government, the r....