Shri S.K. Goel took charge of Chairman, Central Board of Excise & Customs (CBEC) on 31st October, 2011.
2. Shri S. K. Goel joined Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Central Excise) in the year 1975. He has handled various assignments in the Department of Revenue under the Ministry of Finance all over the country. Prior to this appointment as Chairman, he has been working as Member (Customs) in CBEC, responsible for formulation of policy concerning administration of Customs Law, Customs Tariff and procedural matters relating to Customs duties. As Member (Customs), he was instrumental in evolving several trade facilitation measures such as Self -assessment in Customs, On-Sight Post Clearance audit procedure, Authorised Economic Operator scheme, etc.. He is a recipient of the President’s Award for Specially Distinguished Services.
3. Shri S. K. Goel’s appointment to the post of Chairman in CBEC is expected to support ongoing tax reforms, trade facilitation initiatives, increased tax payer services, automation for enhancing operational efficiency of the Department. And improve the functioning of intelligence and enforcement agencies, and thus enhance overall tax compliance and satisfaction levels of tax-paying public.
