A three-day 'Taxpayers' Hub' outreach programme commenced on Thursday at the Chowkidingee Playground in Dibrugarh, coinciding with an ongoing book fair at the venue. The initiative has been organised by the Office of the Principal Commissioner of Income Tax (AU-1), Dibrugarh, working alongside the Directorate of Income Tax (PR & P&P) based in New Delhi.
The formal inauguration ceremony featured addresses from several senior tax administration officials, including N Longvah, Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, NER, Guwahati; D Songate, CCIT, Shillong; D Sonowal, PCIT-Guwahati; and KM Chowhan, PCIT, Assessment Unit-1, Dibrugarh. Renowned Assamese actress Nishita Goswami attended the opening event as the special guest of honour.
During the proceedings, discussions at the outreach venue highlighted the ongoing efforts to connect with citizens and improve awareness regarding taxation matters across the region. Meanwhile, Assam Finance Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah has emphasised the broader need for expanding the tax base within the state.
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