Chairperson of Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)

Sushil Chandra

Question: Who has been appointed as the Chairperson of Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)?
(a) Rani Singh Nair
(b) S. Deepak
(c) Sushil Chandra
(d) Prakash Chandra
Ans :(c)
Related facts:

  • On 5 October 2016 Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Sushil Chandra as Chairperson of Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT).
  • He will take over from the current CBDT Chairperson Rani Singh Nair, who will retire on 31 October 2016.
  • He is currently posted as Member, CBDT.

Reference:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=151450
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/sushil-chandra-appointed-cbdt-chairman/article9188748.ece