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
Anup Chandra Pandey appointed and takes charge as Election Commissioner
A Legislative Department notification issued on 8 Jun 2021 appointed Anup Chandra Pandey, retired 1984-batch UP-cadre IAS officer and former UP Chief Secretary, as Election Commissioner. He took charge on 9 Jun 2021, filling the seat vacant since Chandra's elevation.