New Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla on Thursday stated that recent direct and indirect tax reforms, together with the “One Nation, One Tax” GST system, have helped create a simpler and more transparent tax framework, supporting India’s development and economic progress. He further highlighted that revenue service officers have an important duty to uphold and strengthen this transparent system.
He shared these remarks while speaking to Officer Trainees of the 76th batch of the Indian Revenue Service, who are currently participating in an Appreciation Course on Parliamentary Processes and Procedures conducted by the Parliamentary Research and Training Institute for Democracies inside the Parliament House Complex, according to a PIB release.
Birla expressed happiness at the growing representation of women across Central and All India Services and said that this trend reflects the nation’s advancement and ambition.
He also commended the technological capabilities of today’s youth, noting that they are leading the way in innovation, research, and modern technology for national development. He remarked that the confidence, new ideas, and bold approach of young trainees will help India move closer to global leadership. He added that their work will play a significant role in realising the vision of Viksit Bharat put forward by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
During the address, the speaker reiterated that the Parliament is the core of democratic functioning and national policy formation. He pointed out that IRS officers will evolve into major contributors to India’s economic framework in the future.
Birla also stressed that the role of IRS officers extends far beyond tax collection. According to him, they also uphold respect for compliant taxpayers, enable smooth business operations, curb illegal trade and money laundering, and ensure financial discipline.
