https://indianmasterminds.com

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

CBIC Board Vacancy Sparks Leadership Race; IRS Vivek Chaturvedi Frontrunner, Prachi Swaroop Waits in the Wings – Details Inside

Race for CBIC Board Seat Heats Up as Vivek Ranjan’s Retirement Nears.
Indian Masterminds Stories

New Delhi: A key bureaucratic appointment at the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) is garnering significant attention across government and corporate circles. The impending retirement of Vivek Ranjan (IRS C&IT: 1990), the incumbent Member (Tax Policy & Legal), scheduled for August 31, 2025, has set off a close contest for his successor.

Final Contenders: Chaturvedi vs Swaroop

According to reliable sources, the selection process has entered its final stages, with two senior officers from the same IRS batch emerging as frontrunners:

  • Vivek Chaturvedi, currently serving as Director General of Vigilance (CBIC)
  • Prachi Swaroop, presently the Principal Chief Commissioner in Mumbai

An interview was conducted on August 11 to assess the suitability of the shortlisted candidates. A formal announcement regarding the appointment is expected soon.

Read More: CBIC Reshuffles 13 IRS Officers: Principal Commissioners and Commissioners Transferred Across Customs & GST Zones

Chaturvedi Seen as a Strong Frontrunner

Sources close to the development reveal that IRS Chaturvedi holds an edge due to his clean service record, reputation for integrity, and what insiders describe as a “favourable ideological alignment” with the current leadership.

His tenure as DG Vigilance has been marked by an efficient crackdown on internal irregularities, which has further strengthened his credentials for elevation to the CBIC Board.

Swaroop May Be In Line for a Future Appointment

IRS Swaroop, though reportedly ranking lower on the seniority list, is also a strong contender, with a longer remaining tenure that could play to her advantage in the long run.

Sources suggest that IRS Swaroop may not be in a rush to take up the position immediately, and her appointment could be deferred until November, when more vacancies are expected to open up.

With three CBIC Board members – including the Chairman – set to retire later this year, it is plausible that IRS Swaroop could be accommodated in one of those upcoming vacancies.

Speculation on Dual Appointments

While only one vacancy has officially been announced at this time, buzz within the bureaucracy hints at the possibility of both IRS Chaturvedi and Swaroop being inducted into the CBIC Board, either concurrently or in a staggered manner.

This move, if confirmed, would not only pre-empt future retirements but also signal a strategic effort to maintain leadership continuity and balance within the tax policy and administration space.

What’s at Stake?

The role of a CBIC Member (Tax Policy & Legal) is a critical one, involving oversight of legal frameworks, policy formulation, and interpretation of indirect tax laws – especially important as India’s GST regime continues to evolve. The appointment will therefore be closely watched by stakeholders across the taxation, legal, and corporate sectors.


Indian Masterminds Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Related Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
NEWS
Sanjiv Bhatt Custodial Torture Case
Gujarat High Court to Hear Sanjiv Bhatt’s Plea Against Quashing of Discharge in Custodial Torture Case
Zero Ka Dum
BPCL Launches ‘Zero Ka Dum’ Certification Drive, Redefines Standards in Operational Excellence
Rajasthan teenager impersonation scam
Teen Cyber Conman Exposed: 17 Year Old JCB Operator Arrested for Creating 200+ Fake IAS, IPS Profiles Across India
DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar bribery case
CBI Widens Net: Five IPS Officers Face Questioning in Ropar DIG Bhullar's ₹8 Lakh Bribery Scandal
Mohammad Mustafa FIR case
We Will Face the Law”: Baseless, Truth Will Emerge - Ex-DGP Mohammad Mustafa Responds to Allegations in Son’s Death
Mohammad Mustafa Aqil Akhtar death case
DGP Story: Who Is Mohammad Mustafa, the Ex-IPS Officer Accused in His Son’s Mysterious Death?
India forest area ranking 2025
India Climbs to 9th Position Globally in Forest Area, Retains 3rd Spot in Annual Forest Gain: FAO Report
India renewable energy transition 2030
India Reframes Renewable Revolution: From Rapid Growth to System Strength for Viksit Bharat, MNRE Highlights Stable, Dispatchable Energy Transition by 2030
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
WhatsApp Image 2025-10-19 at 12.23
UPSC Journey Should Be Enjoyable, Not Cumbersome
WhatsApp Image 2025-10-16 at 15.16
The Many Facets of Former IRS Officer and Author, Giselle Mehta | Video Interview
IDES Saquib Alam
Beyond IAS and IPS: The Inspiring Work of an IDES officer | Video Interview 
ADVERTISEMENT
UPSC Stories
IAS Rupal Rana UPSC
How Rupal Rana Cracked UPSC CSE 2023 with AIR 26 After Four Attempts
UPSC Topper Rupal Rana secured AIR 26 in 2023 after four attempts. Learn her preparation strategy, booklist,...
Ankita Parashar RAS 2023
4 Attempts, 1 Dream, 0 Excuses: Meet RAS Topper Ankita Parashar, Who Fulfilled a Daughter’s Promise & Secured Rank 2 | Exclusive Interview
Ankita Parashar, a teacher-turned-officer from Pushkar, fulfilled her late father’s dream by securing...
Kushal Chaudhary RAS
From Lab Assistant’s Grit to Rajasthan Topper: How Kushal Chaudhary Topped RAS 2023 with Self-Study | Preparation, Strategy & Interview
Kushal Chaudhary, a farmer’s son and lab assistant from Ajmer, topped RAS 2023 through self-study, overcoming...
Social Media
IFS Parveen Kaswan
Heartbreak by the River: 15-Day-Old Elephant Calf Rejected by Mother, Rescued by IFS Parveen Kaswan and His Team
Jaldapra, West Bengal: In a moving incident that tugs at the heart, a 15-day-old elephant calf was rescued...
Ashwini Bhide IAS and Anand Mahindra
Who Is IAS Ashwini Bhide, Hailed as a Role Model for Mumbai Metro Transformation by Anand Mahindra?
From heritage to high-tech: Bhide’s leadership in Metro Line 3 earns public praise and admiration
World Rhino Day India
On World Rhino Day, IFS Officer Parveen Kaswan Shares Rare Insights - India Now Hosts 80% of the World’s One-Horned Rhinos
September 22 Marks Global Call for Rhino Conservation; India Holds 80% of World’s Greater One-Horned...
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Latest
Dr Mittali Sethi Anganwadi
The Collector Who Sent Her Twins to an Anganwadi, Sparked a Quiet Revolution
Sanjiv Bhatt Custodial Torture Case
Gujarat High Court to Hear Sanjiv Bhatt’s Plea Against Quashing of Discharge in Custodial Torture Case
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
WhatsApp Image 2025-10-19 at 12.23
WhatsApp Image 2025-10-16 at 15.16
IDES Saquib Alam
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT