Shri S. Ramesh, IRS(C&CE:1981) has taken over as Chairman, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs [CBIC], on superannuation of Smt. Vanaja N. Sarna today . Prior to his elevation, he was Member (Administration) in the Board.

Shri S. Ramesh began his career in Mumbai as Asst Commissioner, Central Excise and thereafter in Mumbai Customs. He has worked in various capacities in Hyderabad, Nagpur, Chennai, Trichy etc. He was the Chief Commissioner, Chennai Customs Zone from 2013 to 2016. Thereafter, he took over as Director General, Systems & Data Management. He joined the Board in September, 2016 as Member (IT, Central Excise & Service Tax).

Appointment of Chairman signals leadership transition in national indirect tax and customs administration, emphasizing administrative and IT expertise. Appointment of Shri S. Ramesh as Chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs following the incumbent's superannuation, noting his progression from Assistant Commissioner in Mumbai through various Central Excise and Customs postings, tenure as Chief Commissioner of a Customs Zone, leadership as Director General of Systems & Data Management, and prior service on the Board responsible for IT, Central Excise and Service Tax.