A delegation of revenue officers on Saturday asked Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to ensure that Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) gets it 'due importance and respect' even as it advised its Mumbai unit to suspend the ongoing agitation over alleged interference by Central Revenue Department in 'operational matters'.
The delegation discussed various issues with the Finance Minister and conveyed the deep sense of deprivation and injustice amongst IRS officers leading to severe discontent and demoralisation, the association said in a press release issued on Saturday.
The association highlighted the operational difficulties of the IRS officers including role and authority of CBDT, it said. “The FM may kindly ensure that the CBDT, whose powers and functions emanate from Central Board of Revenue Act, 1963 and Income Tax Act, 1961, be allowed to administer Direct Tax policies of the Government, as per the said Acts,” the release said.
