
166th Income Tax Day celebrated
Ms. Swaminathan spoke about the importance of tax revenues in nation building. She laid emphasis on the contribution of women in various organisations. She also presented the newly-instituted award – 'Principal CCIT Certificate for Best Taxpayer Services' – to the selected employees of the IT Department in recognition of outstanding commitment, dedication, exemplary efforts in resolving public grievances. It was highlighted that during the financial year 2024-25, about 30,000 grievances were redressed in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
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