Need for prompt and careful attention to references from Directorate of Audit. - Income Tax - 1974/1999

INSTRUCTION NO. 1974/1999 Dated: July 8, 1999 Subject :- Need for prompt and careful attention to references from Directorate of Audit - regarding. It has been noticed that references and requisitions addressed by the Directorate of Audit to the field offices are not receiving due and prompt attention. The Board has taken a serious view of the matter. In this connection, it is stated Directorate of Income-Tax (Audit) handles all matters pertaining to Public Accounts Committee and Comptroller Auditor General and requires comments/data/information from the field formations for furnishing replies to these authorities on time bound basis. In the event, these comments/data/information are delayed or not received in the appropriate form, then the Department faces embarrassment and adverse criticism. It is, therefore reiterated that all Chief Commissioners and Directors General must ensure that prompt and due attention is given in their respective regions to the references and requisitions received from the Directorate of Audit and that the replies are sent in appropriate form expeditiously. F.No. 246/20/99-A PAC-II (VIMALENDU VERMA) UNDER SECRETARY (A PAC-II)