Move comes after CBDT raised concerns over direct tax collection growth and directed I-T department to adopt measures to shore up revenue
As per the latest data, the number of taxpayers getting refunds is up by 62% from 12.2 million refunds in the corresponding period of the last fiscal
Government gets Rs 17.1 lakh crore in its kitty
Direct- and indirect taxes collection at 48.67 per cent and 71.1 per cent of the annual budget target, respectively
Robust collections in personal income tax and excise duty
Almost 76% of the commercial tax filings were through e-filing
Indirect tax revenues are Rs 7.11 lakh crore and direct tax collection Rs 7.48 lakh crore