(a) whether any policy changes in direct and indirect taxes are envisaged;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) whether the Government has any proposal to set up Regional Advanced Training
Centres in addition to the National Academy of Direct Taxes at Nagpur?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE {SHRI S.S. PALANIMANICKAM)
(a) & (b): Changes in policy on direct and indirect taxes is an ongoing process. Changes are
made from time to time as well as part of the budget exercise in response to the overall
macro economic situation prevailing in India and abroad. The current initiative under Direct
Taxes is reflected in the Direct Taxes Code Bill, 2010.
(c): There is no proposal under consideration of the Government to set up Regional Advanced
Training Centre in addition to the National Academy of Direct Taxes at Nagpur. However an
Advance Training Centre (ATC) is being set up at National Academy of Direct Taxes as a part
of augmenting and strengthening the capacity of the crucial training sector.