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Rajiv Bansal Appointed as the New Chairman of CBDT.

Appointments | Dated: 29 Apr 2026

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet officially approved the highly prestigious appointment of seasoned IRS officer Rajiv Bansal as the new Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). He assumes complete charge to guide direct tax reforms.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • He officially succeeds Nitin Gupta after the successful completion of his term.
  • He formerly served brilliantly as a Member in the CBDT handling tax policies.
  • The appointment strictly applies for a standard operational period of two years.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Appointee: Rajiv Bansal.
  • Role: Chairman.
  • Board: CBDT.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who has been recently appointed by the government as the entirely new Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)?

Correct Answer: Rajiv Bansal

🚀 Quick Recap:

About CBDT

  • Full Form - Central Board of Direct Taxes
  • Ministry - Ministry of Finance