New Delhi (05.12.2024):Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra (IAS: 1990: RJ) has asked Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officers to nab masterminds behind smuggling rackets keeping interest of the economy in mind.
“We are here not only for revenue but also for the whole economy of the country. So, if in the process of garnering some small revenue, we are hurting the whole industry or the economy of the country, it is certainly not the intent. We have to be cautious so that we do not kill the golden goose,” Malhotra said while speaking at the 67th Foundation Day of the DRI.
The Revenue Secretary said it is vital for the department to upgrade skills and manpower to adapt to the technological changes. “Officers should focus on big fish and masterminds and bust syndicate in smuggling operations,” he said. The Revenue Secretary cautioned that they have to be very careful while taking action against traders or businesses involved in potential commercial fraud cases.
Revenue secretary asks DRI officials not to kill golden goose
By IndianMandarins - 2024-12-05 12:42:00
New Delhi (05.12.2024):Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra (IAS: 1990: RJ) has asked Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officers to nab masterminds behind smuggling rackets keeping interest of the economy in mind.
“We are here not only for revenue but also for the whole economy of the country. So, if in the process of garnering some small revenue, we are hurting the whole industry or the economy of the country, it is certainly not the intent. We have to be cautious so that we do not kill the golden goose,” Malhotra said while speaking at the 67th Foundation Day of the DRI.
The Revenue Secretary said it is vital for the department to upgrade skills and manpower to adapt to the technological changes. “Officers should focus on big fish and masterminds and bust syndicate in smuggling operations,” he said. The Revenue Secretary cautioned that they have to be very careful while taking action against traders or businesses involved in potential commercial fraud cases.
