Probationers of 67th (2015) Batch of the Indian Revenue Service calls on President Kovind

A group of probationers of 67th (2015) batch of the Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Central Excise) called on the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind today (September 6, 2017) at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Addressing the probationers, the President said that collection of revenue is critical to the task of nation building. The revenue collected by the officers is used for the development of the country. He said that tax collection should be a smooth process and there should be minimum discomfort to the tax-payer. He advised them to remember what Chanakya had said about tax collection in theArthashastrathat a government should collect taxes like a honeybee, which collects just the right amount of honey from the flower so that both can survive. He wished the officers all success in their future career and told them that their integrity is not negotiable. A credible tax system can only be built by credible tax officers. Follow The President of India: ►Twitter:   / rashtrapatibhvn   ►Facebook:   / presidentofindia   ►Instagram:   / presidentofindia   ►Subscribe to channel:    / presidentofindia   ►Website: http://presidentofindia.nic.in/