In a recent development, the central government has promoted Prabhat Kumar (IRS-C&IT:1994) to the position of Principal Commissioner of Customs and Indirect Taxes within the Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Indirect Taxes). This promotion is in accordance with panel year 2023 and places him in level 15 of the Pay Matrix. The appointment is effective from the date he assumes charge and will remain in effect until further notice.
The Department of Revenue has issued an order regarding Prabhat Kumar’s regular posting, which will be determined in due course upon approval by the competent authority. In the interim, he will discharge his duties in the promotional post on an in-situ (as is where is) basis.
Furthermore, the central government has also promoted Alok Gupta (IRS-C&IT:1994) and Manish Mohan Govil (IRS-C&IT:1994) to the rank of Principal Commissioner of Customs and Indirect Taxes within the Indian Revenue Service (Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs). This promotion is effective from the date they assumed their respective roles as Principal Commissioner of Customs and Indirect Taxes on an ad hoc basis, and it will continue until further instructions are issued.
