Excelsior Correspondent
kathua, Mar 19: The Income Tax Department organized an awareness camp for the general public here today.
The special awareness program for the people of Kathua was held on the directions of RN Sahay, Principal Commissioner of Income Tax, J&K, SK Sharma, Additional Commissioner of Income Tax , J&K Circle and Lokesh Soni, Income Tax Officer, Kathua.
While speaking on the occassion, SK Sharma enlightened the gathering about the role of the tax payers in the building of the nation and stated that paying taxes honestly is the biggest symbol of patriotism in itself. He requested to promote tax awareness among the non-tax payers considering it as their social responsibility. He also asked the members to file their last two years returns before March 31, 2018 as the Income Tax Laws have changed now.
The Income Tax Depatment also sensitized the gathering about the liberal functioning of the Income Tax Department and stated that the declaration made by the tax payers in their Income Tax Returns are accepted without questioning and without demanding any proofs/documents.
During interactive session, officers of the department clarified the doubts of participants.
Prominent among those present on the occasion were, IS Chawla, ITO TDS Circle Jammu, Rajesh Kumar, Inspector TDS, Raj Singh, Inspector, Kathua, Members of Trade Associations, Industrial Association and Bar Associations Kathua.