CHENNAI – 14 Nov, 2026 The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, achieved significant results under the Special Campaign 6. Conducted across all field formations of the Income Tax Department, the campaign focused on institutionalizing Swachhata, streamlining record management and ensuring disposal of pending matters, in accordance with the guidelines of the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) and as a continuation of the successful campaigns undertaken since 2021.
During Special Campaign 6, the Income Tax Department achieved remarkable progress across all key parameters. Through systematic weeding out and space optimisation initiatives, the CBDT freed up 1.54 lakh sq. ft. of office space and earned revenue of ₹ 36.9 lakh from sale of scrap and obsolete materials. In the area of records management, more than 90,000 physical files were weeded out, while more than 24,000 e-files were closed. Cleanliness campaigns were conducted across all Income tax offices across India and also in various public places reinforcing Department’s commitment to cleanliness and sustainability.