IRS officer Ravi Agrawal appointed new CBDT chief, to succeed Nitin Gupta

IRS officer Ravi Agrawal appointed new CBDT chief, to succeed Nitin Gupta

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Category : Appointment/Resignation Published on: July 02 2024

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  • Ravi Agrawal, a 1988-batch IRS officer, has been appointed as the new chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), succeeding Nitin Gupta, whose tenure ended on June 30, 2024.
  • Agrawal's appointment extends until June 2025, with a reappointment on a contract basis to ensure continuity in the CBDT’s policy framework and leadership.
  • Previously serving as a member (administration) in the board, Agrawal will oversee critical tax policy decisions and manage the upcoming Union government budgets in July 2024 and February 2025.
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