In the visitors room situated in the 5th floor of the Chennai Custom House, I saw a 2015 calendar published by the CBEC sporting paintings on diverse subject. Upon closer look I saw that painters' names were also printed. Each work of art had been drawn by an officer or staff of the Revenue, starting with the rank of Havildar to the Chief Commissioner, including officers in the rank of Inspectors, Superintendents, Deputy Commissioner. One inspector has the unusual distinction of having two of his paintings selected for this calendar. Though I claim no special skill in appreciating paintings, it was a pleasant surprise to see that the Revenue Officers also have diverse artistic skills. We have read in the DDT about Singer-couple. Why does the Board hide their talents under a Bushel. The Board should have proudly put up these calendars for sale to the public. Each of of these staff and officers of the Revenue deserve to be commended for cultivating and nurturing such artistic skills.

Gururaj B N 28/08/2015