The central government has promoted S M Tata (IRS-C&IT:1989), senior IRS officer, to the rank of Principal Chief Commissioner/Principal Director General of Customs and Indirect Taxes within the Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Indirect Taxes). This promotion positions him at level 17 of the Pay Matrix (Apex Scale), in accordance with the panel year 2023. The promotion is effective either from September 1, 2023, or from the date he officially takes charge of the position, whichever is later. This appointment will remain in effect until further instructions are issued.
Upon his promotion, Mr. Tata has been assigned to the role of Principal Chief Commissioner in the CGST & CX Zone, Mumbai.
