Prakash Chandra takes over as Chairman CBDT

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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.

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