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Bhaskar E V
Indian Revenue Service (Additional Commissioner of Incometax)
New Delhi
Summary
International tax expert, senior civil servant, and development strategist with over 21 years of experience in the Government of India, multilateral institutions, and global technology firms. Experienced in leading high-stakes tax enforcement, policy innovation, and legal advocacy as a senior officer of the Indian Revenue Service. As Tax Policy Advisor at the OECD, authored 8 Peer Review reports on Tax Transparency and International Cooperation, led the creation of the Global Peer Review 'Monitoring' Mechanism, and advised on Global Tax Transparency Standards. Served as Chief of Staff to two Union Cabinet Ministers, overseeing the design and implementation of national policies in energy, mining, and regional development. Skilled in engaging with themes of SDG alignment, donor coordination, and governance reform. Well-positioned to contribute to India's economic development through ethical investment and cross-border compliance with a proven track record of delivering high-impact policy outcomes on national and international platforms.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Additional Commissioner of Income-Tax (Transfer Pricing)
Indian Revenue Service – Income Tax
05.2025 - Current
- Lead international tax compliance for multinational corporations under India's Transfer Pricing regime, to protect India’s fiscal sovereignty.
Additional Commissioner, Board for Advance Rulings (BAR)
Income Tax Department
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Submitted a comprehensive policy and administrative reform proposal to restructure BAR into the Advance Tax Rulings Authority (ATRA).
- Aimed to align with international best practices and India’s APA mechanism.
Chief of Staff /Private Secretary to Hon’ble Union Cabinet Ministers
Government of India
09.2021 - 12.2024
- Advised the Hon’ble union Cabinet Minister in:
- Orchestrating national policy for sustainable coal mining, energy security, and renewable diversification.
- Leading regional strategy for the socio-economic transformation of India’s Northeastern states (population: 40M), aligned with SDGs and involving multilateral donor cooperation.
- Synthesizing development priorities into actionable governance frameworks across infrastructure, health, and education.
Tax Policy Advisor
OECD – Global Forum on Tax Transparency
05.2017 - 05.2021
- Company Overview: Paris, France
- Authored peer review reports for 8 jurisdictions (e.g., Hong Kong, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Aruba, Brunei Darussalam, Slovak Republic, San Marino, Ghana).
- Provided technical assistance to BVI, Trinidad & Tobago, Greenland, and Faroe Islands.
- Led the annual implementation follow-up from 2017-21, with 70+ jurisdictions, engaging with 70+ countries on legal reforms and administrative best practices in exchange of tax information.
- Created and institutionalised the OECD's Upgraded Global Peer Review Follow-Up Mechanism as 'Monitoring Mechanism' for continuous cooperation in EOIR.
- Paris, France
Under Secretary (Foreign Tax & Tax Research)
Ministry of Finance, India
04.2014 - 05.2017
- Negotiated India’s positions in OECD BEPS and represented India at the OECD/Global Forum in Peer Review Group on Tax Information Exchange Treaties.
- Managed litigation for landmark tax cases (e.g., Vodafone Arbitration, 'Black Money' case).
- As Delegated Competent Authority of India, maintained international cooperation and handled India’s EOI for tax purposes with North America (USA, Canada etc.) and Western Europe (UK, Switzerland, Netherlands etc.)
- Authored India’s official Exchange of Information Manual.
- Led India’s inaugural FATCA exchange and organised the U.S.-India IGA signing.
- Sole envoy to Switzerland for the retrieval of undisclosed bank account information.
- Indian delegate in Global Forum Peer Reviews for Tax Transparency, delegate to WP11.
- Served as trainer on EOI standards at NADT to senior IRS officers, jointly with OECD faculty.
Deputy & Assistant Commissioner (International Tax)
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Enforced tax laws for foreign corporations; Led landmark tax cases (e.g., Satyam, Sanofi) and ensured revenue outcomes exceeding ₹1000 crores annually.
- Administered Income-tax Act for the Diamond Industry of India.
- Led litigation at High Court and Supreme Court levels in coordination with the Solicitor General of India.
Early Career: Software Engineering
01.2002 - 01.2009
- Developed enterprise-level and embedded systems, building a solid foundation in digital governance and systemic thinking.
Education
Master’s - Banking, Corporate, Financial & Securities Law
NALSAR University of Law
01.2009 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons.) - Computer Science & Engineering
Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS)
01.1997 - 01.2002
Master of Science (Hons.) - Economics
Birla Institute of Technology And Science (BITS)
01.1997 - 01.2002
Skills
International Tax & Cross-Border Compliance
undefinedHonours And Distinctions
- National Merit Scholar, Government of India (High School Level)
- University Topper in Public Finance during Master’s in Economics at BITS Pilani
Accomplishments
- Consistently rated as "Outstanding" in the 16 years of Indian Revenue Service
- Consistently rated as "Excellent" in the 4 years at OECD, Paris, France
Interests
Work Availability
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Timeline
Additional Commissioner of Income-Tax (Transfer Pricing)
Indian Revenue Service – Income Tax
05.2025 - Current
Additional Commissioner, Board for Advance Rulings (BAR)
Income Tax Department
12.2024 - 05.2025
Chief of Staff /Private Secretary to Hon’ble Union Cabinet Ministers
Government of India
09.2021 - 12.2024
Tax Policy Advisor
OECD – Global Forum on Tax Transparency
05.2017 - 05.2021
Under Secretary (Foreign Tax & Tax Research)
Ministry of Finance, India
04.2014 - 05.2017
Deputy & Assistant Commissioner (International Tax)
01.2011 - 01.2014
Master’s - Banking, Corporate, Financial & Securities Law
NALSAR University of Law
01.2009 - 01.2011
Early Career: Software Engineering
01.2002 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons.) - Computer Science & Engineering
Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS)
01.1997 - 01.2002
Master of Science (Hons.) - Economics
Birla Institute of Technology And Science (BITS)
01.1997 - 01.2002
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