Commercial Taxes Directorate Officers’ Association formed in 1969 represents Cadre Officers who join the West Bengal Commercial Tax Service after qualifying in the West Bengal Civil Service Examinations ( Group A ).
The WBCTS was constituted in 1941, integrated in 1994 and is considered a premier State Service.

Commercial Taxes Directorate Officers’ Association formed in 1969 represents Cadre Officers who join the West Bengal Commercial Tax Service after qualifying in the West Bengal Civil Service Examinations ( Group A ).

The WBCTS was constituted in 1941, integrated in 1994 and is considered a premier State Service.

Members of our Association consist of Commercial Tax Officers/ Sales Tax Officers/ Profession Tax Officers/, Assistant Commissioners of Commercial Tax/ Sales Tax / Profession Tax, Deputy Commissioners of Commercial Tax/ Sales Tax/ Profession Tax, Additional Commissioners of Commercial Tax/ Sales Tax/ Profession Tax and Special Commissioners.

• To protect, secure & further the just and legitimate service interests of the members & improve service conditions.
  
• To foster a spirit of fellow feeling and camaraderie among members leading to a congenial & friendly ambience and decorum at the workplace.
  
• To create proper condition & environment necessary for augmenting State Revenue.
  
• To promote transparency, accountability & excellence in Revenue Administration.

The General Body is supreme in deliberating and deciding on the policy matters. The nature and form of programs and actions are also decided by the General Body in consultation with the members. Each & every member irrespective of his or her seniority, enjoys equal say in the General Body.

However to run the day to day affairs of the Association and implement decisions taken by the General Body, an Executive Committee is formed every year through elections conducted by an autonomous Election Conduct Committee headed by a Returning Officer. Members across the State participate in the election either by casting their votes in person at the polling booths set-up at the Head Office or through postal-ballots.

The Executive Committee consists of the following office bearers:

President, Vice-President, General Secretary, Joint Secretary, Treasurer, Joint Treasurer and the Executive Committee members.

The Executive Committee works round the year in keeping with the objectives and purpose of the Association.
The EC members keep in regular touch with the general members and all efforts are made to promote the cause and aspirations of the Officers.
The Association has various spheres of activity. Some of these are indicated below:

• Place the demands as per Resolutions adopted and approved at the General Body Meeting (AGM) and negotiate with the authorities for their realization.
  
• Draw attention of the authorities towards legitimate grievances of individual members or group of members and try to redress them.
  
• Voice the aspirations, interests and cause of the Service in proper forums.
  
• Examine policy decisions and actions of the authorities from time to time and react according to the merit and efficacy of such administrative decisions.
  
• To bring out organization mouthpiece "CANVAS" that not only propagates the Association viewpoint but also provides a medium for creative expressions of the thoughts and beliefs of our general members.
  
• Give constructive suggestions to the government for revenue mobilization and augmentation.
  
• Initiate pro-active measures in resolving service matter disputes by exploring all democratic options.
  
• Organize Annual Cultural Programs under the aegis of the Cultural Wing ( Anandan ) and also organize family get-togethers in association with our brother organization.
  
• Manage a Welfare Fund to help members in times of distress. A Group Mediclaim Policy is also administered for ensuring financial aid to members in medical emergencies. Various social initiatives and philanthropic activities are occasionally conducted like organizing blood donation camps, donating funds for  natural calamity relief, preparation of educational aids (audio cassettes) for visually handicapped students etc.
  
• Organize Workshops, Debates, Seminars, Panel Discussions to create awareness of  recent trends in the socio-economic arena.
  
• Interact with other Service Associations to pursue common goals and objectives.

TDOA stands up to the service interest of its members and is committed to their cause.

Our Motto.. Rights, Responsibilities and Revenue.