CBEC Chairman Speaks to his Officers
THE CBEC Chairman Dutt Mazumder addressed officers of the rank of JC and above in New Delhi yesterday. He explained to them his efforts in revamping the department and various steps taken like self-assessment in Customs and changes in Service Tax. He impressed upon the officers on the great responsibilities and challenges before them. He is also reported to have explained to them his efforts in getting the cadre review cleared. The Chairman had earlier addressed the officers in Mumbai and Kolkata regions.
In the Armed Forces, there is a tradition of the retiring chief visiting different Commands, just before their retirement and addressing the officers. It is almost clear now that the Chairman is retiring this month end and not staying on. He has just a couple of weeks before handing over the baton.