Date of communication: 31/12/2015

Dear Deductors,

Seasons' Greetings and a Very Happy New Year 2016!

Centralized Processing Cell (TDS) wishes to take this opportunity to appreciate your valued partnership as our key stakeholders, in improving TDS Compliance through usage of TRACES.

2015 has been a great year, as we observed significant improvement in overall TDS administration. The achievements were reflected in various awards including the Prime Minister' s Award for Excellence in Public Administration for Easy Tax Compliance through Quality Service coming our way.

We feel very pleased to acknowledge that your active support has been a catalyst in driving TDS compliance during the year 2015 and the improvements are reflected in the following results achieved:

·          Timely Payment  of TDS has improved to over 84%.

·          Timely Filing  of TDS Statements has improved to over 90%.

·          Less than 21%of Original Statements were identified with TDS Defaults  during the Year 2015.

·          Invalid PAN Errors have reduced to 1.69%  of total Deductees reported in TDS Statements.

·          There is significant reduction in "Outstanding TDS Defaults" by over 55% for all Financial Years beginning 2007-08.

CPC (TDS) sincerely appreciates your overwhelming collaboration in driving significant progress towards achieving our theme of "TDS Compliant Year 2015". We have traversed a commendable journey so far; however, there are many miles to go towards achieving our goal of "Complete TDS Compliance".

In the New Year 2016, CPC (TDS) endeavors to take compliance to the next level with your esteemed partnership and aim for 'Default free filing of TDS Statement'.

CPC (TDS) is committed to provide best possible services to you.

CPC (TDS) TEAM