Professional Profile

Joint Commissioner of the Indian Revenue Service (IRS), Electrical Engineer, and Legal Professional specializing in technology, public policy, and structured system design.

Professional Timeline & Achievements

January 2026 - Present

Joint Commissioner | Chennai CGST Audit

Promoted to Joint Commissioner on January 1, 2026. Managing commissionerate-level tax compliance audits, policy oversight, dispute resolution, and public revenue facilitation under the Central GST & Customs framework in the Chennai CGST Audit Commissionerate.

Statutory Election Duty

Expenditure Observer | Election Commission of India (ECI)

Appointed by the Election Commission of India as an Expenditure Observer for legislative election duties in Odisha, ensuring rigorous financial compliance, adherence to the Model Code of Conduct, and electoral transparency. Official ECI notification record available via the Official ECI Notification Document.

July 2022 - January 2026

Deputy Commissioner of Customs | Mumbai Customs Zone III

Held the charge of the Central Intelligence Unit (CIU), Vigilance, Disposal, and Unaccompanied Baggage at the Sahar Air Cargo Complex, Mumbai. Leading high-impact vigilance operations, identifying systemic customs procedure loopholes, and coordinating successful detections totaling Rs. 30 Crore and recoveries of Rs. 11 Crore in indirect tax compliance and fraudulent IGST claims.

January 2021 - June 2022

Deputy Commissioner of Customs | Mumbai Customs Zone II

Held diverse critical charges at Nhava Sheva Docks and Port:

  • Import & Export Examination: Served as DC Docks-Cluster-A, managing structural dock operations and trade compliance verifications.
  • Audits & FTWZ Compliance: Held charge of Circle Audits and audit operations of the Arshiya Free Trade Warehousing Zone (including a brief, routine field administrative charge as Specified Officer at SEEPZ SEZ). Formulated and implemented pioneering risk-selective documentation audit methodologies under Rule 79 of SEZ Rules.
  • Port & Faceless Assessment: Directed Port and Faceless Assessment operations for Appraising Group 3 (Chapters 50-71) and spearheaded the Turant Suvidha Kendra for advanced digital trade facilitation.
December 2020 - January 2021

Assistant Commissioner of Customs | Mumbai Customs Zone II

Directed the Appraising Group 3 (Chapters 50-71) at Nhava Sheva and supervised operations of the Turant Suvidha Kendra to facilitate smooth, digital-first faceless customs assessments.

May 2018 - December 2020

Assistant Commissioner | CGST & Central Excise, Mumbai

Administered divisional tax compliance and public revenue collections at Thane CGST & Central Excise. Spearheaded highly successful promotional and public outreach campaigns for the national Sabka Vishwas Legacy Dispute Resolution Scheme (SVLDRS) 2019, coordinating prominent informational events at the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and organizing flash mobs at CSMT.

2016 Batch · IRS (CBIC)

National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes and Narcotics (NACIN)

Inducted into the 2016 batch of the Indian Revenue Service (IRS - Customs & Indirect Taxes) following the Civil Services Examination. Underwent intensive foundational and professional civil service training at the National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes and Narcotics (NACIN) as part of the 68th Batch. View the official NACIN Officer Profile Record.

Academic Specialization

LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws) · Government Law College (GLC), Mumbai

Completed professional legal studies (Batch of 2020–2023) at Asia's oldest and most prestigious law school, Government Law College, Mumbai, after securing 7th Rank in the Maharashtra State Law Common Eligibility Test (MH-CET Law) 2020. Focus on statutory interpretation, constitutional law, and administrative compliance.

February 2015 - August 2016

Assistant Director | Central Electricity Authority, Ministry of Power

Successfully cleared the Indian Engineering Services (IES) Examination conducted by the UPSC (securing Rank 36). Served as Assistant Director (Protection) at the Western Regional Power Committee, Mumbai. Monitored, audited, and maintained protection and stability operations for the National Electricity Grid (Western Grid) covering Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Goa.

Academic Foundations

IIT Bombay & VNIT Nagpur

  • IIT Bombay (2013-2014): Pursued postgraduate studies (Master of Technology) at the Centre for Technology Alternatives for Rural Areas (C-TARA), focusing on technology, state development, and public policy designs. Verified C-TARA alumni profile →
  • VNIT Nagpur (2013): Graduated with a B.Tech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (CGPA of 8.0/10) with custom research on Control Systems Analytics. Served as General Secretary for Sports Affairs.

Professional Competencies

Applying engineering-level precision and statutory legal structures to public service administration and modern technological environments.

Indirect Taxation & Audit

Comprehensive oversight of GST compliance, customs clearance procedures, preventive vigilance, and risk-selective documentation auditing.

Legal & Statutory Analysis

Rigorous statutory interpretation and compliance frameworks cultivated through academic distinction at Government Law College, Mumbai.

Systems Architecture

Designing robust digital workflows, automated pipelines, and systematic data models inspired by core electrical engineering principles.

Personal Philosophy & Principles

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