Bio
Credentials
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Registered GST Practitioner
Government of IndiaJul, 2016- Apr, 2026 -
Fellow Cost and Management Accountant - FCMA
Institute of Cost Accountants of IndiaJan, 1991- Apr, 2026 -
Certified Associate of Indian Institute of Bankers - CAIIB
Indian Institute of Banking and FinanceJan, 1989- Apr, 2026
Experience
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Indian Revenue Service (IRS)
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Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Additional Director (Retired) | Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI)
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Aug 1985 - Present
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Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Awarded the Presidential Certificate of Appreciation on the 55th Republic Day of India• Recognized for extraordinary devotion to work and distinguished service over a 31 year long career with CBICRetired as Additional Director, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Mumbai• Worked in investigation for 16 years; Investigated many PMLA cases in close coordination with Enforcement DirectorateSignificant experience in assessment, audit, inspection, adjudication, appeal, legal and investigation at various levels• Worked extensively in all three verticals of Indirect Taxes, viz. Excise, Customs and Service Tax• Argued matters before Adjudicating Authorities, Tribunals and Settlement Commission
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Self-employed
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Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Problem Solver | Government Relations, Indirect Tax & Legal Consultant
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Jul 2016 - Present
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Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
I add unparalleled value to large businesses through an extensive network within GoI and deep subject matter expertise• I advise large enterprises on Customs, Central Excise, Service Tax, GST, PMLA and DGFT matters• I enable significant savings for businesses by facilitating tax management and compliance to related lawsNotable clients on retainer include Patanjali Ayurved and Viraj Profiles• My clients operate in a variety of industries, including consumer goods, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, utilities, logistics and supply chain, oil and energy, mining and metals, industrial engineering, machinery and construction
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Viraj Profiles Ltd
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Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Senior Advisor | Government Relations, Indirect Tax & Legal Consultant
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Jul 2016 - Present
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Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Patanjali Ayurved Limited
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Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India
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Senior Advisor | Government Relations, Indirect Tax & Legal Consultant
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Jan 2019 - Present
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Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India
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Canara Bank
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Chandigarh, India
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Officer
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Mar 1981 - Aug 1985
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Chandigarh, India
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Education
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Savitribai Phule Pune University
Bachelor of Laws - LLB -
Himachal Pradesh University
Master of Commerce - MCom -
Punjabi University
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom -
Institute of Cost Accountants of India
Fellow Cost and Management Accountant - FCMA -
Indian Institute of Banking and Finance
Certified Associate of Indian Institute of Bankers - CAIIB
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