Chairperson’s note regarding implementation of the Cadre restructuring

Implementation of the Cadre Restructuring of the department has been approved by Hon’ble FM on 10.05.2014- Chairperson’s note regarding implementation of the Cadre restructuring

Greetings to the IC&CE family. It is my pleasure to inform you that implementation of the cadre restructuring of the department has been approved by the Hon’ble FM on 10.5.2014. Months of hard work and waiting have finally paid off. The cadre restructuring is late by 7 years, even so there is a cause for happiness as a large number of promotions in different grades can now take place.

However, we have no time to rest as the implementation of the CR requires focus and a lot of hard work.

It is in the interest of the department to have a committed and largely satisfied work force. Stagnation is one of the de-motivating factors in this regard. While CR resolves some of the issues leading to stagnation. it does not address some of the root causes of stagnation. For this we have to take other actions such as amending the RRs, raising the matter before the next Pay Commission etc. Addressing the root of the problem also takes clarity of mind, time, patience and persistence since other Ministries & agencies are involved. It also requires that we remain united at all times. We should be cautious that divisiOns & differences do not derail/side track the process of CR which is in the larger interest of the entire department. Just as a motivated work force is important, credibility of the higher bureaucracy in the department is also equally important and must not be undermined.

Promotions to Group B gazetted and lower posts are to be done by the CCA’s. I hope that ACRs/rosters and vigilance clearances etc. are up to date. I urge all officers, staff and associations of the department to be united and face the challenges of implementation with patience, persistence and a spirit of cooperation. I again thank all of you for your support in carrying through this important work.

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(J.M.Shanti sundharam)
Chalperson

Source : www.cbec.gov.in
[http://www.cbec.gov.in/deptt_offcr/cadre-restruct/chairpn-note.pdf]

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F.No. HRD/CM/102/3/2009-10-110167(PT)
Government of India/Ministry of Finance
Department of Revenue
Central Board of Direct Taxes

New Delhi, the July 23, 2013

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub:-Upgradation of the posts of Chief Commissioners and Directors General of Income Tax from HAG to HAG+-reg.

In accordance with the approval of the Cabinet conveyed vide Cabinet Secretariat letter No.20/CM/2013(i) (Case No.165/20/2013) dated 27th May, 2013, read with the sanction order of even number dated July 19, 2013 the posts of Chief Commissioners of Income Tax stand upgraded from HAG Scale of Rs.67,000-79,000/ to HAG+Scale of Rs.75,500-80 000/-w.e.f. 23.05.2013.

The pay of the officers holding the posts of Chief Commissioners of Income Tax/Directors General of Income Tax shall be regulated in terms of FR 23 of FRSR (General Rules).

This issues with the approval of the Finance Minister.

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(M.S.Sharma)
Dy. Secretary Ad-VII

Source: http://irsofficersonline.gov.in
[http://irsofficersonline.gov.in/Documents/OfficalCommunique/17232013120614.pdf]
Media Report in this regard by Times of India:-

Top IRS officers to get fixed pay scale of Rs 80,000 per month

Top income tax sleuths will now get a fixed pay scale of Rs 80,000 per month on par with secretaries in the Union government and police chiefs.

The proposal, approving the enhanced salary for chief commissioners (CCs) and directors general (DGs) of income tax, was in-principle cleared by the Union Cabinet in May when it also put its stamp of approval on the much awaited cadre restructuring of the income tax department.

“The decision to upgrade the salaries of these senior ranking officers from Rs 67,000-79,000 to Rs 75,500-80,000 was made by the government on July 19 and it will come into force from today,” a top Revenue department officer said.

This is the first time Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officers have been sanctioned the apex grade of salary and these I-T officers will now be getting equivalent pay on par with secretaries to the government and directors general of police, the officer said.

A total of 116 CCs and DGs of the tax department will get benefit of this decision who are tasked to collect revenue under the direct taxes category.

The government recently sanctioned a large-scale cadre restructuring of the I-T department and created 20,751 posts, in various ranks, in the I-T department.

According to the new blueprint of the I-T in this regard, the number of assessment units of the department would be “increased by 1,080 from 3,420 to 4,500 for strengthening the tax administration”.

This step is expected to “bring additional revenue of Rs 25,756.04 crore per annum against an expenditure of Rs 449.71 crore per annum”, the new blueprint says.

“The primary objective of the strengthening/restructuring exercise (of the I-T department) is to improve the efficiency of the I-T department, maximize revenue collection and provide better services to the taxpayers, apart from improving career prospects of the employees,” the blueprint, also called the vision document, says.

Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com

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F.No.HRD/CM/102/3/2009-10/110167
Government of India/Ministry of Finance
Department. of Revenue
Central Board of Direct Taxes

New Delhi, the July 19, 2013

SANCTION ORDER FOR CREATION OF POSTS

Subject: Additional Manpower for grades other than the Indian Revenue Service in the Income Tax Department.

In accordance with the approval of the Cabinet conveyed vide Cabinet Secretariat U.O. No.20/CM/2013 (Case No.165/20/2013) dated the May 27th 2013 following additional posts in various cadres in the Income Tax Department other than the Indian Revenue Service as indicated in the table below are hereby created with effect from 22 5.2013:

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F.No.HRD/CM/102/3/2009-10/110167
Government of India/Ministry of Finance
Department of Revenue
Central Board of Direct Taxes

New Delhi, the July 19, 2013

SANCTION ORDER FOR CREATION OF POSTS

Subject: Additional Manpower for the Indian Revenue Service in the Income Tax Department.

In accordance with the approval of the Cabinet conveyed vide Cabinet Secretariat U.0. No 20/CM/2013 (Case No.165/20/2013) dated the May 27, 2013 following additional posts in various grades of the Indian Revenue Service as indicated in column 5 of the table below are hereby created with effect from 23.5.2013.

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‘Every district to have I-T office by 2013 end’

New Delhi, July 15: Every district in the country will have at least one Income Tax office once the ambitious cadre restructuring of the department is implemented by the end of this year.

The proposal was discussed at length and approved at a recent meeting of top I-T and Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) officials as  they sat down to plan the roll-out of the recent government decision which sanctioned a large-scale cadre restructuring of the department  and created 20,751 posts, in various ranks, in the I-T department.

The CBDT, the apex policy making body of the tax department, has put its stamp of approval on the decision.

“The effort will be to create an I-T office in every district of India. This would not only reduce the hardship of taxpayers residing  in mofussil and small towns but also widen the tax base bringing in more revenue to the government kitty,” a top official privy to  the development said.

The department has also decided to implement the big- ticket restructuring proposal by the end of this year, the official said.

At present, only metro, semi-metro cities and few towns have I-T offices while a number of districts have no such office and taxpayers  have to go to the nearest city or neighboring district to perform tax related works.

The CBDT had recently called all the top officials heading I-T units across the country here to finalize the road ahead in this regard.

According to the new blueprint of the I-T in this regard, the number of assessment units of the department would be “increased by 1,080 from 3,420 to 4,500 for strengthening the tax administration”.

This step is expected to “bring additional revenue of Rs 25,756.04 crore per annum against an expenditure of Rs 449.71 crore per annum”,  the new blueprint says.

“The primary objective of the strengthening/restructuring exercise (of the I-T department) is to improve the efficiency of the I-T department, maximise revenue collection and provide better services to the taxpayers, apart from improving career prospects of the employees,” the blueprint, also called the vision document, says.

Source: http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2013/Jul/16/-every-district-to-have-i-t-office-by-2013-end–47.asp

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