Manish Kumar Takes Over as President of IRS (Customs & Indirect Taxes) Association After Abhai Kumar Srivastav’s Elevation to CBIC
Manish Kumar, 1992-batch IRS (C&IT) officer and Chief Commissioner, takes over as President of IRS (Customs & Indirect Taxes) Association after Abhai Kumar Srivastav’s elevation to CBIC. Association praises Srivastav’s tenure and looks ahead to continuity in leadership.
A smooth leadership transition has taken place within the IRS (Customs & Indirect Taxes) Association following the appointment of senior officer Abhai Kumar Srivastav as Member of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC).
With Srivastav’s elevation to the apex body of indirect tax administration, Manish Kumar, a senior officer of the 1992 batch of the Indian Revenue Service (C&IT), has assumed charge as President of the IRS (C&IT) Association for the remainder of the ongoing term.
Continuity in Leadership
Manish Kumar, currently serving as Chief Commissioner, steps into the role at a time when India’s indirect tax administration is undergoing significant policy reforms and institutional realignments. His appointment is being viewed as a structured and seamless progression within the Association, which represents the professional and service-related interests of IRS (C&IT) officers across the country.
Acknowledging Srivastav’s Tenure
The Association has expressed appreciation for the contributions of Abhai Kumar Srivastav during his tenure as President. Under his leadership, the body actively engaged with:
Service-related matters of IRS officers
Institutional concerns within indirect tax administration
Initiatives aimed at strengthening coordination among officers
His elevation to the CBIC is seen as both recognition of his administrative experience and a natural advancement within the tax governance framework.
Focus Ahead Under Manish Kumar
With extensive experience across key assignments in indirect tax administration, Manish Kumar is expected to continue the Association’s emphasis on:
Constructive dialogue with policymakers
Professional integrity in service matters
Institutional cooperation among officers
Members of the Association have conveyed confidence that the leadership change will maintain continuity while reinforcing the Association’s role in supporting officers amid changing regulatory priorities and tax administration reforms.
