CBEC wants a Joint Secretary, Tax Research Unit (TRU)
BOARD had in CBEC F. No. A.35017/32/2013-Ad.II, Dated: January 09, 2014, called for applications for the post of Joint Secretary, Tax Research Unit (TRU). IRS officers of Commissioner level are eligible to apply. Board wanted the applications latest by 21.01.2014.
This is a very prestigious post, but who wants prestigious posts these days?
When the Judges write orders stating, "The legislature in its wisdom….”, what it really means is, "the JS (TRU) in his wisdom….”
But obviously there were not many takers for the job and Board has decided to invite fresh applications. This time, the Board wants the applications latest by 16.05.2014.
Government should think of providing some special facilities for those working in the TRU (or for that the Board) so as to attract talent into the North Block. Today working in Delhi is the only incentive. While Commissioners in the field have a good time, the JSTRU will have to slog it down with boring notifications and egoistic ministers. Working as JSTRU is like a Catch-22 situation - better avoided - for many officers.
Finance Minister P. Chidambaram used to personally interview the candidates for the post of JSTRU, but this time, the candidates are spared that agony as by the time the selection process, we will have a new Finance Minister.
CBEC F. No.A.35017/32/2013-Ad.II, Dated: April 28, 2014