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ACC Approves Six-Month Extension For CBDT Chairman Ravi Agrawal
Ravi Agrawal has been re-appointed as the Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on a contract basis, from July 1 to December 31, 2026, or until further orders
Jun 30, 2026 · 1 min read
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the re-appointment of Ravi Agrawal as the Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on a contract basis for a period of six months, according to an official order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Monday.
As per the order, Agrawal’s fresh tenure will commence from July 1, 2026, and continue until December 31, 2026, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
The extension has been granted on the usual terms and conditions applicable to re-employed Central Government officers and has been approved in relaxation of the Recruitment Rules, the order stated.
The notification was issued by the Secretariat of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.
Ravi Agrawal, a senior Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer, has been heading the CBDT, the apex policy-making body responsible for the administration of direct taxes in India, including income tax.
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