Question: Who has recently appointed the Central Government as a new member of the Central Direct Tax Board (CBDT)?
(a) Ajit Kumar Shrivastav and Sushil Chandra
(b) Ajit Kumar Shrivastav and Shabri Bhattashali
(c) Rajendra Kumar and V.N. Sarna
(d) Ajit Seth and Kaushal Shrivastav
Ans: (b)
Related facts:-
- On April 10, 2017, the Central Government appointed senior officers of the Indian Revenue Service, Ajit Kumar Shrivastav and Shabri Bhattashali as new members of the Central Direct Tax Board (CBDT).
- It is notable that the Central Board of Direct Taxes is functioning as a statutory authority under the Central Board of Revenue Act, 1963, which relates to the collection and compilation of direct tax.
- Central Board of Direct Taxes consists of one president and 6 members.
- Sushil Chandra is currently serving as the Chairman of CBDT.
Related Links:-
http://document.ccis.nic.in/writereaddata/CircularPortal/D2/D02eod/22657.pdf
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/ajit-kumar-srivastava-shabri-bhattasali-new-cbdt-members/1/925067.html
http://www.babusofindia.com/2017/04/2-new-lic-mds-appointed-acc-also-gives.html#more