The Revenue Secretary has issued an Office Memorandum dated 22.01.2013
in which he has expressed concern over the searches/ investigations
conducted by the Anti-Corruption branch of the CBI on the officers of
the CBDT & CBEC and the complaints alleging misconduct by the
officers in their official conduct
of duties. He has stated that such
incidents erode the confidence of the taxpaying community and the public
and should be avoided. The Revenue Secretary has emphasized that there
should be “Zero tolerance towards malpractices and corruption” and that
senior officers should lead by example. Some suggestions have been given
on how to achieve this salutary goal.