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Government of India

Ministry of Finance

31-May-2011 18:14 IST

Prakash Chandra takes over as Chairman CBDT

Shri Prakash Chandra, an IRS (IT) Officer of the 1973 batch, took over as Chairman of Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) today afternoon. He will also continue to look after the work relating to Personnel and Vigilance matters.

Shri Chandra was Director General of Income Tax (Investigation) in Rajasthan and later Director General of Income Tax (International Taxation) in Delhi before joining the CBDT as Member.

DSM/SS/GN

Appointment of CBDT Chairman confirms leadership responsibility with continued oversight of personnel and vigilance functions. Prakash Chandra, an Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax) officer of the 1973 batch, has been appointed Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes and will continue to retain administrative charge of Personnel and Vigilance; his prior roles included Director General of Income Tax (Investigation) in Rajasthan and Director General of Income Tax (International Taxation) in Delhi.