CBDT and CBIC facing multiple vacancies across various levels

GOVT CITES PROCEDURAL DELAYS, ONGOING RECRUITMENT EFFORTS

- SIMONTINI BHATTACHARJEE

NEW DELHI: The government recently informed the Parliament that the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) — responsible for overseeing tax administration in India — is facing multiple vacancies across various levels.

In a reply to an unstarred question by Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha member Mala Roy, Minister of State of Finance Pankaj Chaudhary informed that as of the latest data, the sanctioned strength for Group 'A' positions stands at 2,932, including senior roles such as the Chairman, Members, Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax (PR. CCIT), and Chief Commissioner of Income Tax (CCIT).

While the highest positions, like Chairman and CCIT, are fully staffed, there are still gaps in other roles. For instance, the position of Member is vacant, and there are ongoing vacancies for Principal Commissioners (PCIT) and Chief Income Tax Officers (CIT), with 80 and 155 unfilled posts respectively.