Instructions regarding observance of Wednesdays as a ‘Public Meeting Day’ for hearing public grievances - CBDT Orders
F.No.Dir(Hqrs.)/Cb.(DT)/29/2013
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Revenue
{Central Board of Direct Taxes)
Room No.157-B, North Block, New Delhi,
Dated the 6th January, 2015
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Instructions regarding observance of Wednesdays as a ‘Public Meeting Day’ for hearing public grievances-
As a part of Prime Minister’s ‘Good Governance Day’ promise to provide an “open and accountable administration’ it has been decided that all field offices of the Income Tax Department will observe ’Public Meeting Day’ during 10.00 AM to 1.00 PM every Wednesday to listen to and try to resolve the grievances of the members of the public. Heads of local income tax offices will not fix any official meeting on Wednesdays during the hours prescribed for interaction with the public and will ensure that their staff including staff at the reception and security personnel. are suitably instructed to allow the members of the public to meet the officers without prior appointment.
