Mangalore, February 24: Inspector General of Police (Western Range) Pratap Reddy said that being tax compliant itself was a great achievement, as people get a chance to be partners in the financial stability and get recognition for being a resource of the country.
Speaking after inaugurating Central Excise Day in the city on Friday, Mr Reddy pointed out that even though the police department, customs, excise are more of regulatory bodies, there had been a positive transformation as these departments were contributing towards national growth.
People should co-operate with these departments as they are working towards getting discipline in the society, he added.
Speaking on the occasion Sandhya S Pai, Managing Editor of Taranga Kannada magazine said that every rupee that is paid as tax is the sweat and blood of the common man. However, today we have to question whether the tax money is being utilised properly, she said.
She said that Indians major goal was to get Independence. Once, that was achieved there was a race for power. Today, when corruption is high, the common man has to beware and fight this menace, she said.
Central Excise and Service Tax Commissionerate Commissioner M V S Choudhary spoke about the various activities and milestones achieved by the Commissionerate.
Former Central Excise Commissioner Giselle Mehta was felicitated for her achievements in the literary field. Mehta is also the author of Blossom Showers.
Presidential awardees for this year, Central Excise Superintendent Srinivas Nayak and Department of Revenue Intelligence Officer Ramakrishna K were felicitated. Central Excise Inspector Dinesh Kunder, a national level athlete was also feted.
Noteworthy performers in different categories were honoured. Classic Fusion, Mangalore and Mega Bottling, Puttur were awarded under the Propritory firms.
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