The Government of India has appointed Arunish Chawla as the new Revenue Secretary, effective December 25, 2024. A 1992-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from the Bihar cadre, Chawla previously served as Secretary in the Department of Pharmaceuticals within the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers since November 1, 2023. He succeeds Economic Affairs Secretary Ajay Seth, who was holding the additional charge of Revenue Secretary following Sanjay Malhotra’s appointment as Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor earlier this month.
Source:- bbc news
Chawla’s extensive career includes roles such as Joint Secretary in the Department of Expenditure, Minister (Economics) at the Indian Embassy in the United States, and Senior Economist with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). He holds a postgraduate degree and a PhD in Economics from the London School of Economics.
Source:- news 18
In his new role, Chawla will oversee critical areas including the comprehensive review of the Income Tax Act, rationalization of Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates, and the review of customs duties. His appointment comes just weeks before the presentation of the Union Budget, positioning him to play a pivotal role in shaping India’s fiscal policies.
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has also assigned Chawla the additional charge of Secretary in the Ministry of Culture until a regular appointment is made.
This strategic appointment is expected to enhance the Ministry of Finance’s efforts in tax collection, digital transformation, and policy implementation, contributing to India’s economic growth and stability.
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