Chairperson of the Central Board of Direct Taxes
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The Chairperson, Central Board of Direct Taxes (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).
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Chairperson, Central Board of Direct Taxes | |
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केंद्रीय प्रत्यक्ष कर बोर्ड | |
Income Tax Department (IT) | |
Status | Active |
Abbreviation | CBDT |
Reports to | Government of India |
Residence | North Block, Secretariat Building, New Delhi |
Appointer | Finance minister of India The appointee for the office is approved by Appointments Committee of the Cabinet headed by Prime Minister[lower-alpha 1] |
Term length | No fixed tenure is imposed on the office but term can be extended |
Inaugural holder | Jamuna Prasad Singh |
Formation | 1964 |
Salary | ₹225,000 (US$2,800) |
Website | Official website |
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The CBDT Chairperson is a Special Secretary and reports to the Revenue Secretary of India.[1] 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.[2]