A.K. Jain appointed new Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) chief

A K Jain appointed new Chairman of CBDT

Ques: Which one of the following has appointed as the new Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)?

(a) A K Jain

(b) Akhilesh Mishra

(c) Nripendra Jha

(d) B. K. Saraswat

Ans: (a)

Related facts:

  • December 15, 2015 A K Jain has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT).
  • A. K. Jain is an Indian Revenue Service officer of 1978 batch.
  • He has been appointed in place of Anita Kapur, who retired on November 30, 2015.
  • A. K. Jain will be retired on January, 2016.

Reference:

http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx

http://www.indiatvnews.com/business/india/a-k-jain-appointed-new-chairman-of-cbdt-20693.html

http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/ak-jain-appointed-new-cbdt-chief/article7992304.ece