1991-Batch Officers, Including Arti Srinivas, Elevated to Principal Chief Commissioner / Principal DG Rank
In a notable administrative development, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has promoted six senior officers from the 1991 batch of the Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Indirect Taxes) to the Apex Scale, the highest level in the Pay Matrix (Level 17). The promotions correspond to the panel year 2025 and were formally approved through an order issued on October 8, 2025, by the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance.
Strategic Move to Reinforce Policy Execution and Administrative Leadership
The decision to elevate these senior officials is widely seen as a strategic reform measure aimed at bolstering policy leadership, operational coordination, and institutional efficiency across India’s indirect tax administration.
With the country deepening its digital tax initiatives — such as GST automation, e-invoicing, and compliance analytics — this round of promotions strengthens the CBIC’s senior management structure to ensure continuity in leadership and smooth policy rollout.
Officers to Assume Apex Roles on “In Situ” Basis
As per the official communication, all empanelled officers will initially hold their Apex-level designations on an “in situ” basis, meaning they will continue to operate from their current locations until formal posting orders are issued with the approval of the competent authority.
Officers presently on central deputation will assume their new roles once they return to their parent cadre, ensuring a phased and stable transition in the administrative setup.
List of Officers Promoted to Apex Scale
The following 1991-batch IRS officers have been elevated to the rank of Principal Chief Commissioner / Principal Director General:
Mr. Mayank Kumar
Mr. Madan Mohan Singh
Mr. Shrawan Kumar
Mr. L. Satya Srinivas
Ms. Arti A. Srinivas
Ms. Charul Baranwal
Their elevation recognizes over three decades of distinguished service in areas spanning policy formulation, enforcement, and revenue administration.
Strengthening the Future of Tax Administration
The latest round of promotions is expected to accelerate CBIC’s modernization agenda, particularly in compliance facilitation, digital integration, and tax governance.
By positioning experienced officers at the top of the hierarchy, the government aims to enhance strategic oversight, strengthen enforcement, and drive institutional reforms within India’s indirect taxation ecosystem.
These appointments underscore the Ministry of Finance’s commitment to rewarding merit, ensuring leadership continuity, and sustaining reform momentum within the country’s revenue architecture.
