The Central Government is designating former IRS officers as Special Counsel to represent the Department before CESTAT and other quasi-judicial authorities in cases that involve substantial questions of law, substantial revenue, or matters of significant nature with broader implications. This appointment is established for a duration of two years from the date of this order, extending up to January 2, 2026.
The following are the lists of officers appointed:
| S. NO. | Name of IRS Officers (C&IT) Retired | Retired as |
| 1 | Sh. Gurdeep Singh | Chief Commissioner (AR) |
| 2 | Sh. Kishori Lal | Pr. commissioner |
| 3 | Sh. P.R.V. Ramanan | Member |
| 4 | Sh. S.K. Mathur | Addl. Commissioner |
| 5 | Sh. A.K. Singh | Additional Director |
| 6 | Sh. C. Dhanasekaran | Pr. Commissioner |
| 7 | Sh. Saniay Jain | Joint Director, DGPM |
| 8 | Sh. Shambhoo Nath | Pr. Commissioner |
| 9 | Shri Mihir Ranjan | Commissioner |
| 10 | Sh. Ajay fain | Member |
| 11 | Sh. S. Subramanian | Chief Commissioner |
Half-yearly reports, following the format specified in the letter dated August 29, 2006, should be submitted to the Board regarding the number of cases allocated to the special counsels and the outcomes achieved, highlighting the contribution of the Counsels.
Additionally, it is emphasised that an appropriate undertaking should be obtained from the Counsels, affirming that they or the affiliated firm (if applicable) will not provide advice, hold briefs, or represent any private party against the Department before any Authority, Tribunal, or Board in matters or issues similar to those assigned to them by the department.
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