The Income Tax Department organized a Taxpayer Outreach Programme under PRARAMBH 2026 on 29.09.2026 at Ferozepur, under the directions and guidance of the Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemptions), Chandigarh and the Additional Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemptions), Range-1, Chandigarh.
The programme aimed at spreading awareness regarding the tax exemption provisions under the New Income-tax Act, 2025 and addressing the issues and concerns faced by various Registered Non-Profit Organisations (RNPOs), including trusts, societies, hospitals, educational institutions and other charitable organisations.
Sh. Sukhdeep Kumar, Income Tax Officer, Ferozepur, along with his staff, also attended the programme and extended their support in its successful conduct and coordination.
Representatives of various stakeholders, including RNPOs, Chartered Accountants, advocates and members of the Tax Bar Association, participated in the programme and interacted with the departmental officers. The interactive session provided an opportunity for the participants to seek clarification on various provisions and procedures relating to tax exemptions.
Sh. Devender Yadav, Income Tax Officer (Exemptions), Amritsar,explained the key provisions relating to the registration procedure, timely filing of audit reports and income-tax returns, newly introduced forms and other important compliance requirements. He also highlighted the major changes introduced by the New Income-tax Act, 2025, particularly those aimed at simplification, greater clarity and improvement in the tax exemption framework as compared to the Income-tax Act, 1961.
The queries raised by the participants were addressed during the interactive session. Detailed feedback and suggestions from the stakeholders were also obtained to understand the practical difficulties being faced by taxpayers and professionals and to further improve taxpayer facilitation.
The programme was well received and appreciated by the participants as a useful initiative for enhancing taxpayer awareness, facilitating voluntary compliance and promoting transparent, responsive and taxpayer-friendly tax administration.
