Income tax is an exemplary organisation - I pay my taxes on time – Amitabh Bachchan
In an interview with IANS, Amitabh Bachchan certified the Income Tax department as an exemplary organisation. Even he is exemplary as he pays his taxes on time. Other quotes:-
++ The department has a job to do and they do it efficiently.
++ I have the greatest respect for it, as does the rest of the nation.
++ I believe I am an honest law-abiding citizen of this country.
++ Last year, I was declared by the department as the highest individual tax payer in the country.
++ I pay my taxes on time, I respond to all their queries on time and if, as per law, I have the liberty to question a demand made by them, I question them on time.
++ I visit the department on occasion, because the notice by them desires personal presence.
++ And even if I have an option of representation, I like to go and get first-hand information.
++ And the department is not so stupid to get influenced by my presence. The law of the land has no space for exceptions.