Agrawal Ravi Named CEO of CBDT, Achieves Gupta Nitin

Nitin Gupta has been replaced as the new chairman of the CBDT by Ravi Agrawal, aAppointed as the next head of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) is Ravi Agrawal, an IRS officer from 1988. Nitin Gupta, whose term concluded on June 30, 2024, is succeeded by him. In order to maintain continuity in the CBDT's policy framework, Agrawal's appointment is extended until June 2025 and is subject to reappointment under contract.History and Position Agrawal's extended term intends to supervise important tax policy decisions and oversee the management of impending Union government budgets in July 2024 and February 2025.

Agrawal previously served as a member (administration) of the board. The fact that he was reappointed under unique circumstances emphasizes how important leadership continuity is to CBDT.Members and the Board Structure Six members of special secretary level, including Pragya Sahay Saksena, HBS Gill, Pravin Kumar, Sanjay Kumar, and Sanjay Kumar Verma, who retires on June 30, 2024, work for the CBDT, which is led by a chairman.CBDT: important details Function: The CBDT is responsible for managing direct taxes, including wealth, corporation, and income taxes. Organization: Under the direction of a chairman, the CBDT may consist of six special secretaries. Formulating and overseeing the execution of direct tax policies is under the purview of policy making. Authority: Has command and oversight over the Department of Income Taxation. Tenure: The government appoints the chairman and members; the chairman normally has a set tenure.n IRS officer from the 1988 class.