MANASH KHUNGUR KACHARI

Senior Administrator and functionary of Government of India responsible for collection of indirect tax revenue and prevention of Tax evasion.

Administered revenue collection of Rs. 5000 crores in GST for state of Assam

Use of data analytics to detect and investigate GST evasion cases

Liaise with various other Government Agencies and Private sector to increase GST compliance.

Human Resource management for over 100 reporting officers

Member of state coordination committee for administration of GST

Currently in charge of construction of Central revenue Building with project cost of Rs. 250 crores

• Responsible for gathering intelligence and curtail various commercial import and export frauds, narcotics and wildlife trafficking across India
• Ability to work in hostile terrain with bare minimum resources
• Use of advanced digital forensics and data analysis in anti smuggling
• Detected and prevented smuggling of cross border Narcotics and Gold using advanced analytics and Human Intelligence sources to the tune of over Rs. 200 crores
• Lead a highly motivated and lean team
• Liaison with other government agencies such as Assam Rifles, BSF, IB and Customs.
• Represent the department in various legal forums
• Awarded with outstanding grade by controlling officer throughout the tenure

• Responsible for assessment of Import goods for valuation, duty and mandatory certification requirements and also prevent any restricted or prohibited items from entering India
• Front line official during the present Covid-19 crisis and have sanctioned a total of 151 refunds and cleared 1100 import bills with duty collection of Rs 250 crores
• Nodal officer for SCMTR (Sea Cargo Manifest and Transshipment Regulations) and Turant Customs for West Bengal zone where the Customs Clearance is being transformed to a fully automated process.
• Awarded by Government of Nepal, Bhutan and Japan for outstanding contribution during Covid 19 period towards speedy clearance of life saving cargoes

• Responsible for assessment and facilitation of Trade and Commerce (Import and Export) and anti smuggling activities in Indo- Bhutan and Indo- Bangladesh border
• In charge of 6 Land Customs Stations- Jaigaon, Birpara, Chamurchi, Loksan, Nagrakata and Kulkuli and 3 districts i.e Cooch Behar, Alipurduar and Jalpaiguri for anti smuggling activities
• Directly responsible for conduct and welfare of 67 officials (superintendents, inspectors and havildars) posted under me
• Computerized 5 remote Land customs stations and operationalized 3 LCSs during my tenure
• Operationalized Plant quarantine facilities in the Indo- Bhutan border
• Planned and designed the upcoming 50 acre project for integrated check post at Jaigaon which was accepted in toto
• Prevented massive smuggling of cement in the two Birpara border outposts through installation of check posts
• 31 cases valued at around Rs 5 crores of anti smuggling seizures conducted
• Member of border level meet of South Asian Sub regional Economic Co operation
• Liaison with border forces- BSF and SSB, Army and district administration for prevention smuggling of cattle, narcotics, gold, antiques, etc.

• Responsible for conducting outreach programs for both officials and trade which resulted in a 40 percent increase in GST registration
• Improved revenue from Rs 900 crores to Rs 1200 crores
• Adjudicated 71 cases resulting in recover of Rs 3.1 crores
• Recovery from arrears stood at Rs 21 crores and other recoveries (from return scrutiny) at Rs 10 crores
• Sanctioned 850 refund cases.

• Responsible for collection and administration of Service tax and prevent tax evasion
• Increased revenue from Rs
• 320 crores to Rs 410 crores
• Adjudicated 51 cases which resulted in recovery of Rs
• 2.75 crores
• Recovered tax arrears to the tune of Rs
• 2.1 crores.

• Responsible for material fulfillment and management for various ISP (Integrated steel plant) of SAIL (Steel Authority of India Ltd.)