Atulesh Jindal

Atulesh Jindal

Question: Recently who has been appointed as the chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) by Appointments Committee of the Cabinet?

(a) A .K Jain
(b) Nripendra Jha
(c) Atulesh Jindal
(d) Anita Kapoor

Ans (c)

Related facts:

  • On 22 January 2016, Atulesh Jindalis appointed as the chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) by Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.
  • He is an IRS (Indian Revenue Services) officer of 1978 batch.
  • His will replace AK Jain who will be retired at the end of this month.

Reference:

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