Answer: February 24
Notes: Central Excise Day is observed on February 24 every year in India. It honors the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) and its officers. The day marks the enactment of the Central Excise and Salt Act on February 24, 1944, which laid the foundation for excise regulations. It aims to encourage excise department employees to work with sincerity and efficiency. The day highlights efforts to curb corruption in goods manufacturing and ensure the effective implementation of tax laws.
