Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan has described revenue service officers as guardians of the nation’s financial strength, emphasising that development activities across the country are possible only because of the revenue generated through taxes. He said this to Officer Trainees of the 79th Batch of the Indian Revenue Service, Income Tax, who called on him in New Delhi yesterday.

He stressed that the tax system must remain transparent, unbiased, and taxpayer-friendly, while firmly addressing tax evasion. Mr Radhakrishnan said that IRS officers possess a specialised skill set that makes them an important force in India’s journey towards becoming Viksit Bharat by 2047.