CBDT promotes 18 Chief Commissioners as Principal Chief Commissioners - Cadre Review Set in Motion
THE CBDT yesterday promoted 18 Chief Commissioners as Principal Chief Commissioners in the pay scale of Rs. 80,000/-. This is perhaps the first step in implementation of cadre review. And this is the first time in history that field officers of the Income Tax Department are getting the Apex Scale.
In a message, CBDT Chairman said, “ Chairman and Members, CBDT Congratulate, all officers who have been elevated to the grade of Principal CCIT in the Apex scale of Rs.80000/-. This is a Historic day for the Income Tax Department.Best Wishes to All.”
Yes, it is a historic day for them that they have 18 posts in the field in the grade of Secretary to the Government of India.
In the new scenario, you will have Principal Chief Commissioners on a pay of Rs. 80,000 reporting to the CBDT Members who are also on the same pay. These CBDT Members report to the CBDT Chairman who is also in the same pay. The CBDT Chairman will report to the Revenue Secretary who also is in the same pay of Rs. 80,000. And there will be some Chief Commissioners also in the pay band of Rs. 80,000.
It is rather a little too crowded at the top.
When are the CBEC Chief Commissioners becoming Principal Chief Commissioners?
As of now they are not able to promote about 150 superintendents/appraisers who are already cleared by a DPC and some of them will retire in a couple of days with that elusive promotion beyond their reach.