Question: Recently, whose appointment has been extended for a period of one year as the CBDT chairman?
(a) Narendra Kumar
(b) Sushil Chandra
(c) Suresh Chandra
(d) Dinesh Chandra
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:
- On 25th May, 2018, Central Government has extended the appointment of Sushil Chandra as the Central Direct Tax Board (CBDT) as the chairman.
- Now his tenure will last till May 2019.
- This is his second term expansion after becoming the CBDT chairman on November 1st, 2016.
- Earlier, he was given a one-year extension in the year 2017 till May 31st, 2018.
- He is the 1980 batch officer of the Indian Revenue Service (IRS).
Reference:
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/cbdt-chairman-sushil-chandra-gets-one-year-extension/articleshow/64318762.cms
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/cbdt-chairman-sushil-chandra-gets-one-year-extension/article23989769.ece