Profile of Senior Officers
SHRI PEEYUSH JAIN, IRS
PR. CHIEF COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, KERALA & LAKSHADWEEP
Shri Peeyush Jain, a 1990 batch officer of the Indian Revenue Service (IRS), has assumed charge as the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Kerala. Shri Peeyush Jain holds an MBA in Finance and Marketing as well as a degree in Law (LLB). Over the course of his distinguished career, he has held several key positions in the Income Tax Department across the country, gaining extensive experience in diverse areas such as assessment, investigation, appeals, ITAT, and international taxation. He has served in important capacities in New Delhi, Rajasthan, Mumbai, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh, and has made significant contributions to the functioning and modernization of the Department. Prior to his current posting, he served as the Chief Commissioner of Income Tax at Vijayawada and Hyderabad. In addition to his roles within the Income Tax Department, Shri Jain has also served with the Government of Delhi as Joint Assessor and Collector in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), further enriching his administrative experience. Known for his professionalism, integrity, and commitment to public service, Shri Peeyush Jain brings with him a wealth of knowledge and a forward-looking approach to tax administration in the Kerala Region among his foremost priorities in improved tax payer service.
Shri. ANURAG SRIVASTAVA, IRS
DIRECTORE GENERAL OF INCOME TAX (INVESTIGATION), KOCHI
Shri Anurag Srivastava, a 1993 batch officer of the Indian Revenue Service (IRS), presently holds charge as the DGIT (Investigation), Kochi. Over the course of his distinguished career spanning more than three decades, Shri Srivastava has served in diverse capacities across the country, gaining extensive experience in Assessment, Investigation, Appeals, and Policy formulation.He has held several senior positions including Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Mumbai, Principal Commissioner of Income Tax, Mumbai, and Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) at Bengaluru and Nashik. He has contributed to Policy formation and Budget exercise also while posted in the TPL wing of CBDT. His tenure as Chief Executive Officer of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), Mumbai was marked by transparency, fairness, and balanced decision-making. He was instrumental in rolling out the Online Certification System for films alongwith a new office for CBFC, Mumbai. An alumnus of IIT, Kanpur (M.Tech & B.Tech in Electrical Engineering) and IIM, Ahmedabad (MBA – PGPX), Shri Srivastava combines technical expertise with managerial acumen, bringing a holistic approach to administration. His academic and professional background has enriched his contributions to the modernization and efficiency of the Income Tax Department. Known for his professionalism, integrity, and commitment to public service, Shri Anurag Srivastava continues to lead the Directorate of Investigation at Kochi with a vision to strengthen Investigative processes, enhance compliance, and uphold the highest standards of accountability in tax administration.