Finance Minister Sitharaman directs Income Tax department to work for benefit of common people
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on July 26, 2026, urged the Income Tax department to prioritize serving common citizens without bureaucratic hurdles. Speaking at the inauguration of the Aaykar Sindhu building in Mumbai's Nariman Point, she criticized the 'laidback' nature of government departments that allows illegal encroachments on government land. Sitharaman noted that even IRS officers faced difficulties obtaining permissions for the 13-floor building, highlighting the challenges ordinary citizens endure. She reminded officials that the Income Tax department is a 'powerful force' but should not intimidate people. The Minister called for integrity in tax collection and promised to facilitate faster land transfers and permissions. She also urged officials to secure state-run BSNL's land and address housing issues for IT staff in Mumbai.
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