Chairperson Of The Central Board Of Direct Taxes
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Central Board of Direct Taxes Taxes in India are levied by the Central Government and the State Governments by virtue of powers conferred to them from the Constitution of India. Some minor taxes are also levied by the local authorities such as the Municipality. The authori ...
(CBDT) is the senior-most IRS (IT) civil servant in the Government of India. The Chairperson of Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) is the Special Secretary to the Government of India and also cadre controlling authority of the Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax). The CBDT Chairperson is a Special Secretary and reports to the Revenue Secretary of India. He is placed equivalent to officers of the rank of Lieutenant-General, Vice-Admiral or Air Marshal, CBI Director and Deputy Comptroller and Auditor General in the Order of Precedence.Income Tax India


Functions

The following are the functions of the Chairman: * Administrative planning of the Income Tax Department. * Act as advisor and conscience keeper of the Indian Revenue Service. * Handle senior appointments. * Represents the Finance Ministry at important tax-based conferences at UN and OECD. * Transfers and postings of officers in the cadre of Chief Commissioner of Income-tax and Commissioner of Income-tax. * Matters dealt with in the Foreign Tax and Tax Research Division, except matters under Section 80-O of the Income-tax Act, 1961. * Ensure that the Cabinet decisions are implemented * Advise the Finance Minister of India. * All matters relating to Central and Regional Direct Taxes Advisory Committees and Consultative Committee of the Parliament. * Public Grievances. * Provide an element of continuity and stability to administration during crises.CBEC, CBDT to chart plan to recover Kingfisher Airlines dues - The Times of India
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Emolument, accommodation and perquisites

As the Chairperson, CBDT is of the rank of Secretary to Government of India, his/her salary is equivalent to Chief Secretaries of State Governments and to Vice Chief of Army Staff/Commanders, in the rank of Lieutenant General and equivalent ranks in Indian Armed Forces.


List of CBDT Chairpersons


Notes


See also

* Principal Secretary (India) *
Chairperson Central Board of Excise & Customs Chairperson, Central Board of Indirect taxes and Customs or Chairperson, CBIC is the senior most IRS (C&IT) officer in the Government of India. The Chairperson is the '' ex officio'' Special Secretary to the Government of India and also cadre con ...


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Official Portal of the Indian GovernmentUnion Public Service Commission
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