Income Tax Department, North West Region, Chandigarh Celebrates 165th Income Tax Day
Chandigarh, 24th July 2024 – The Income Tax Department, North West Region, Chandigarh, celebrated the 165th Income Tax Day with great fervour and enthusiasm at the Chandigarh Judicial Academy, Sector 43, Chandigarh. The event was graced by the presence of the Hon’ble Governor of Haryana, Sh. Bandaru Dattatreya, as the Chief Guest, alongside other distinguished guests and officials.
The celebration began with the arrival of the Chief Guest, followed by the National Anthem. A ceremonial lighting of the lamp marked the auspicious beginning of the event. A brief background and a short film on the history and significance of Income Tax in India were presented, setting the tone for the proceedings.
Smt. Amrapalli Das, the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax (Pr.CCIT), North West Region (NWR), Chandigarh, delivered the opening address. She highlighted the remarkable growth in direct tax collections and emphasized the pivotal role of income tax in nation-building. She noted the significant increase in direct tax revenues from ₹100 crore in 1947-48 to over ₹19 lakh crore in 2023-24. She praised the efforts of the Income Tax Department in simplifying tax laws, enhancing taxpayer services, and leveraging technology for efficient tax collection.
The Hon’ble Governor, Sh. Bandaru Dattatreya, in his speech, underscored the historical significance of Income Tax Day, which marks the introduction of income tax in India on 24th July 1860. He emphasized the importance of tax compliance and awareness among citizens and highlighted that the North West Region contributes significantly to the national revenue through income tax. He also recognized and felicitated the top taxpayers from the region, applauding their contributions to the nation’s development.
Top taxpayers were felicitated for their contributions, including Mathew Job, an individual top taxpayer with gross tax payable over Rs. 10 Lakhs; Dhanoa Exports, a top taxpayer among newly established domestic manufacturing companies; Anand Tayal, an individual top taxpayer with gross tax payable less than Rs. 10 Lakhs; and Kailash Goenka, a super senior citizen top taxpayer.
The event also saw the presence of celebrity guests, including Rani Rampal, former captain of the Indian Women’s Hockey Team and current coach at the National Institute of Sports; Mankirat Aulakh, a famous Punjabi singer; and B.N. Sharma, a renowned Punjabi actor, who shared their thoughts and congratulated the department for its achievements.
The celebration concluded with the presentation of a memento to the Hon’ble Governor, a group photograph session with women officers and officials as part of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao initiative, a vote of thanks, the National Anthem, followed by High Tea.
