The CBIC has given promotion to Prabharanjan Mishra to Joint Commissioner level with effect from September 24, 2002. Mishra retired in December 2008.The CBIC issued his promotion order on November 15 this month.
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has promoted Prabharanjan Mishra to the post of Joint Commissioner with effect from September 24, 2002. Mishra, an IRS officer, retired from service in December 2008. The CBIC order granting him promotion was issued on November 15, 2023.
Mishra was due for promotion to the post of Joint Commissioner in 2002. However, he retired from service before the promotion could be processed. The CBIC has now granted him promotion with effect from the date he was due for promotion.
The order granting Mishra promotion states that he was a “very competent and efficient officer” and that he had “rendered meritorious service” during his tenure in the IRS. The order also states that the promotion is being granted in recognition of his “outstanding service to the department”.
The CBIC’s decision to grant Mishra promotion after 15 years of his retirement is a rare occurrence. However, it is not unprecedented. In 2019, the CBIC granted promotion to another retired IRS officer, R.K. Malhotra, with effect from the date of his retirement in 2003.
The CBIC’s decision to grant Mishra promotion is likely to be welcomed by the IRS fraternity. It is a testament to the fact that the CBIC values the contributions of its officers and is committed to recognizing their hard work and dedication.
Mishra’s promotion is also a reminder that retirement does not mean the end of one’s career. There are still opportunities for retired officers to contribute to the department and to be recognized for their achievements.
