Revenue Secretary of India

The Revenue Secretary of India is the administrative head of the Department of Revenue under the Ministry of Finance. The Revenue Secretary is responsible for overseeing tax administration, including direct and indirect taxes, customs, GST implementation, and revenue collection policies.

Updated On - 10 Apr 2026
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List of Ministry of Mines in India from 2015 to present:

Name

Duration (Start – End)

Prime Minister

Arvind Shrivastava

01 May 2025 – Till Date

Narendra Modi

Ajay Seth

01 March 2025 – 30 April 2025

Narendra Modi

Tuhin Kanta Pandey

08 January 2025 – 01 March 2025

Narendra Modi

Arunish Chawla

26 December 2024 – 08 January 2025

Narendra Modi

Ajay Seth

11 December 2024 – 25 December 2024

Narendra Modi

Sanjay Malhotra

01 December 2022 – 10 December 2024

Narendra Modi

Tarun Bajaj

01 March 2021 – 30 November 2022

Narendra Modi

Ajay Bhushan Pandey

01 December 2018 – 28 February 2021

Narendra Modi

Hasmukh Adhia

01 September 2015 – 30 November 2018

Narendra Modi

FAQs on Revenue Secretary of India

  1. Who is the current Revenue Secretary of India?

    The current Revenue Secretary of India is Arvind Shrivastava (appointed in May 2025).

  2. What is the role of the Revenue Secretary of India?

    The Revenue Secretary heads the Department of Revenue and oversees tax policy, GST administration, customs, and revenue collection matters.

  3. Is the Revenue Secretary an IAS officer?

    Yes, the Revenue Secretary is typically a senior IAS officer appointed by the Government of India.

  4. Which department does the Revenue Secretary head?

    The Revenue Secretary heads the Department of Revenue under the Ministry of Finance.

  5. Who appoints the Revenue Secretary of India?

    The Revenue Secretary is appointed by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).

  6. What is the difference between Finance Secretary and Revenue Secretary?

    The Finance Secretary is the senior-most secretary in the Ministry of Finance and coordinates all departments, while the Revenue Secretary specifically heads the Department of Revenue.

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