The Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, along with its attached and subordinate offices and field formations, is fully geared up to participate in the upcoming Special Campaign 6.0, being conducted across Government of India departments from 2nd to 31st October 2026. The campaign is being spearheaded by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) to further institutionalise Swachhata (cleanliness) and ensure timely and effective disposal of pending references.
Key developments
As part of the preparatory phase, which commenced on 17th September 2026, all organizations under the Department of Revenue – including the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), Enforcement Directorate, Financial Intelligence Unit – India, and others – have undertaken thorough reviews to identify Pending MP/State Government references, Public grievances, Cleanliness campaigns in offices and public-facing areas, Records for digitization & weeding out and Disposal of scrap, e-waste and obsolete items. Each organisation has designated nodal officers to ensure focused action during the implementation phase. Efforts are underway to sensitise staff and ensure enthusiastic participation at all levels. The Department is also emphasising the use of technology to reduce physical records, promote paperless work environments, and enhance citizen-centric service delivery.
The Department of Revenue had actively participated in Special Campaign 5.0, significantly contributing to the reduction of pendency and promoting a culture of cleanliness. During the period from December 2025 to August, 2026, the Department of Revenue disposed of a total of 65 Inter-Ministerial Reference (Cabinet Notes, CoS Note, EFC Memo etc.), more than 100 VIP references, 12611 Public Grievances, 274 Public Grievances Appeal.
Furthermore, with the scrap disposal, revenue of Rs. 5,03,500/- was also generated.
Special Campaign 6.0 reaffirms the Department of Revenue's commitment to overall cleanliness, e-waste disposal, space management, transparency, and accountability to further enhance administrative efficiency and cleanliness across all levels.
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The Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, along with its attached and subordinate offices and field formations, is fully geared up to participate in the upcoming Special Campaign 6.0, being conducted across Government of India departments from 2nd to 31st October 2026. The campaign is being spearheaded by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) to further institutionalise Swachhata (cleanliness) and ensure timely and effective disposal of pending references.