Arvind Shrivastava, a 1994-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Karnataka cadre, assumed charge as the Secretary of the Department of Revenue under the Ministry of Finance. His appointment was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet on April 18, 2025

.Key Points:

• Arvind Shrivastava is a 1994-batch IAS officer from the Karnataka cadre.?
• He took charge as the Revenue Secretary on May 1, 2025.?
• Prior to this role, he served as Additional Secretary in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) since March 2021, and as Joint Secretary in the PMO from September 2019. ?
• His previous positions include Joint Secretary in the Budget Division of the Department of Economic Affairs, Development Officer at the Asian Development Bank, Secretary of the Finance and Urban Development Departments in Karnataka, and Managing Director of the Karnataka Urban Infrastructure Development and Finance \
• Shrivastava holds a degree in civil engineering, a postgraduate degree in economics from Mysore University, and a master's degree in finance from the University of London. ?
• As Revenue Secretary, he will oversee both direct and indirect tax administrations, including the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) and the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC). ?
• His tenure comes at a crucial time, with responsibilities including the implementation of the new Income Tax Bill, 2025, and steering India's customs policy amid global trade challenges. ?

Arvind Shrivastava's extensive experience in economic affairs and administrative roles positions him to effectively lead the Department of Revenue during a period of significant fiscal policy developments.