Das further said a lot of focus has been given towards simplification of procedures, rationalization measures and ensuring that the department plays a non-adversarial role.

The government has attempted to address the problem of inverted duty structure in a very big way on the Central Excise and Customs side, he said, adding that officers should play a non-adversarial role.

CBEC Chairperson J M Shanti Sundharam said the department with its wealth of experience in taxing both goods and services is confident of its capacity to administer Goods and Services Tax (GST) which is on top of the government agenda.

The Department is committed towards contributing towards policy formulation and implementation of GST, a game changing reform, she added.

She informed that the department had taken several IT initiatives to facilitate the taxpayers including Single Window facility.

This facility enables a single point interface for the trade to lodge, complete and obtain clearances for all import, export and border control related regulatory requirements.

It will involve coordination between more than 14 other agencies under different Ministries, she said.

"It is our endeavour to create a culture which encourages maximum voluntary tax compliance, and nurtures a predictable, credible, and stable tax regime," she added.