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 P. SELVAGANESH, IRS
DIRECTORE GENERAL OF INCOME TAX (INVESTIGATION), KOCHI
Shri P. Selvaganesh, a 1991-batch officer of the Indian Revenue Service (IRS), is a seasoned investigator, administrator, and sportsman known for his integrity and leadership. Hailing from Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, he drew early inspiration from the discipline instilled at Kshatriya Vidya Sala and later at Loyola College, Chennai, where he earned a gold medal in Economics and honed his leadership skills. He worked in various capacities from Assistant Commissioner to Chief Commissioner in Tamilnadu, Nagpur, and Kerala region. The Officer has an exceptional track record in investigation, with more than 14 years dedicated to unearthing tax evasion and financial fraud. His career highlights include cracking an ₹800 crore scam, exposing medical kickback rackets, and securing multiple prosecutions. While working as the Competent Authority under SAFEMA and NDPS Acts, he oversees the forfeiture and auction of ill-gotten assets across five southern states. An alumnus of Loyola College, Chennai, and a gold medallist in Economics, he has represented India as Manager of the National Athletics Team, Technical Delegate at the Guangzhou Asian Games, and as a Rotary GSE scholar to Finland. A state-level athlete, President Scout Awardee, and committed sports administrator, he has also trained at Duke University and Syracuse University, USA. A passionate educator, he regularly lectures at NADT and other reputed institutions, and pursues active interests in athletics, tennis, crossword puzzles, and public speaking.