MERGER OF CBDT AND CBEC: Lok Sabha Q&A

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 3410

MERGER OF CBDT AND CBEC

3410 . Shri P.P. CHAUDHARYWill the Minister ofFINANCEbe pleased to state:-

(a)whether the Tax Administration Reforms Commission has recommended abolition of the post of Revenue Secretary and merger of Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) and Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) and if so, the details thereof;

(b)whether the Commission has made any other recommendation;

(c)if so, the details thereof; and

(d)the details of recommendations accepted by the Government along with reasons for rejection of the other recommendations?