IRS officer Sanjay Kumar Agarwal

Sanjay Kumar Agarwal become Chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), surpassing Vivek Johri

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IRS officer Sanjay Kumar Agarwal Senor IRS officer Sanjay Kumar Agarwal took charge of Chairperson of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), surpassing  Vivek Johri who superannuated as CBIC chief on May 31, after an order issued on August 5. In the past, he worked as a member( investigation) of the Board

Sanjay Kumar Agarwal

IRS officer Sanjay Kumar Agarwal took charge of the Chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxrd and Customs ( CBIC), where he succeed ti Vivke Johri, who was superannuated as CBIC chief on May 31.  The Central Board of Indirect Tax and Customs ( CBIC) deals with policymaking in indirect taxes — GST, customs, and excise — is headed by a chairman and has six members on the board. The board is assisted by principal chief commissioners/chief commissioners and principal director generals/ director generals It is a statutory body under the Ministry of Finance, Government of India. It is responsible for the administration of indirect taxes in India, which include customs, central excise, service tax, and goods and services tax (GST). The CBIC also has the responsibility of preventing tax evasion and smuggling. The CBIC Chairperson holds the rank of Secretary to the Government of India and receives a salary equivalent to that of Chief Secretaries in State Governments, as well as Vice Chiefs of Army Staff or Commanders holding the rank of Lieutenant General and equivalent positions in the Indian Armed Forces.

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NameSanjay Agarwal, IRS (C&CE:88)
Appointment DateAugust 1, 2023
Office LocationNorth Block, Secretariat Building, New Delhi
AppointerFinance Minister of India
Appointment ProcessSenior-most IRS (C&IT) officer, approved by Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, headed by the Prime Minister
Term LengthSenior-most IRS (C&IT) officer, approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, headed by the Prime Minister
Inaugural HolderB.N. Banerji
Formation1964
Salary₹225,000 (approximately US$2,800)
Official WebsiteOfficial CBIC Website

Sanjay Kumar Agarwal (IRS)

What is the power of an IRS officer?

IRS officers serve the Government of India in different capacities/roles. While administering, Direct Taxes through the ITD, they formulate policies, implement such policies and discharge the functions of an investigator, quasi-judicial authority, prosecutor and negotiator of International Agreements etc.

What is the first salary of an IRS officer?

An IRS Officer is also entitled to the salary applicable as per the 7th Pay Commission norms. The IRS Officer salary begins at Rs. 21,500 excluding TA, DA, and HRA, and can increase up to Rs 80,000 for a Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax.

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