Chief Election Commissioner (former) · Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax), 1980 batch
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1Nov 2016 – Feb 2019Chairman, Central Board of Direct Taxes
2Feb 2019 – Apr 2021Election Commissioner, ECI
3from Feb 2020 · end date not in sourceMember, Delimitation Commission (Jammu & Kashmir), ex officio
4Apr 2021 – May 2022Chief Election Commissioner of India
Also held, undated:Income Tax Department postings in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi, Gujarat and Maharashtra; international taxation and investigation workDirector of Investigation (Income Tax), MumbaiDirector General (Investigation), GujaratMember (Investigation), Central Board of Direct Taxes
Sushil Chandra becomes the 24th Chief Election Commissioner
The President appointed Sushil Chandra, described as the senior-most Election Commissioner, as CEC by a Legislative Department notification of 12 Apr 2021, effective 13 Apr 2021. He took charge on 13 Apr 2021.
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