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IRS Officer Satyabrata Kumar’s Tenure as ED Special Director Curtailed 17 Months Early by ACC, Repatriated to CBIC

Decision Comes 17 Months Before Scheduled End of Term; Officer Moved from Western to Eastern Region Ahead of Maharashtra Polls.
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In a significant administrative reshuffle, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has curtailed the tenure of Satyabrata Kumar (IRS C&IT:2004) as Special Director in the Directorate of Enforcement (ED). Originally appointed for a term lasting until October 27, 2026, Kumar has now been repatriated to his parent cadre, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), nearly 17 months ahead of schedule.

Repatriation Proposed by Department of Revenue
The move follows a formal proposal by the Department of Revenue, leading to ACC’s decision to prematurely end Kumar’s central deputation. The reasons behind the early repatriation have not been officially disclosed, but the decision marks a notable shift in the top hierarchy of the Enforcement Directorate.

Key Movements Within ED During Tenure
While serving as Special Director (in-charge) of ED’s Western Region, Kumar was transferred to the Eastern Region (Kolkata) shortly before the Maharashtra Assembly elections, a move that drew attention within bureaucratic circles.

Kumar was earlier appointed as Special Director in ED on December 20, 2022, while holding the rank of Additional Director, with his term originally slated to end in October 2026. His reassignment now opens a vacancy in the senior ranks of the ED at a crucial time, with several high-profile investigations ongoing in both the western and eastern zones.

Context and Implications
While no official reason has been given, the timing of the transfer and early repatriation – especially in an election-sensitive period – has raised questions regarding the operational autonomy and strategic staffing within the ED.

Mr Kumar’s exit comes at a time when the agency is under scrutiny for its role in politically sensitive cases, making senior-level changes particularly consequential.


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