In a recent development, the central government has empanelled and promoted four officers to the position of Commissioner of Customs and Indirect Taxes within the Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Indirect Taxes). This promotion places them at level 14 of the Pay Matrix (SAG) and is in alignment with the panel year 2023. Their promotions are effective from the date they assume charge of their respective posts and will continue until further instructions are issued.
The officers who have been promoted are:
- Prabhat Kamal Rameshwaram (IRS-C&IT:2006)
- Bharat Prakash (IRS-C&IT:2006)
- Vishal Pal Singh (IRS-C&IT:2006)
- Pankaj Kumar (IRS-C&IT:2006)
The allocation of their regular postings will be determined in due course, subject to the approval of the competent authority. In the interim, they will carry out their duties in their newly promoted positions on an in situ (as-is-where-is) basis.