Shri Vivek Chaturvrdi IRS (C&IT:1990),
Shri Vivek Chaturvedi, an officer of the 1990 batch of the Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Indirect Taxes), currently serves as the Chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC).
With more than three decades of service in India’s indirect tax administration, he has wide experience in various aspects of indirect taxation such as formulation of tax policy, vigilance, compliance management and technology. Before assuming charge as Chairman, Shri Chaturvedi was handling the charge of Member (Tax Policy), CBIC.
Prior to his elevation to Board, he served as the Pr. Director General of Vigilance and Chief Vigilance Officer of CBIC, where he led several initiatives to strengthen internal oversight, promote transparency, and enhance institutional integrity. He has played a significant role in leveraging data analytics and technology-driven tools in risk management.
Notably, as Director General, DGARM, his contribution was pivotal in the conceptualisation of NCTC Pax project. His wide-ranging experience across Customs formations and law enforcement agencies has equipped him with a strong understanding of field operations as well as policy implementation. He holds an M.A. in English Literature, adding to his strong academic foundation and analytical approach to administration.