Delhi Govt Nominates Santosh Kumar Rai, IAS as State Member of Delhi AAR:

The GNCT of Delhi has nominated Shri Santosh Kumar Rai, IAS, as the State Government Member in the Delhi AAR to strengthen tax administration and decision-making.

GNCTD Strengthens Delhi AAR with Appointment of IAS Officer

Saloni Kumari

May 14, 2026

Last update on May 14, 2026

Delhi Govt Nominates Santosh Kumar Rai, IAS as State Member of Delhi AAR The Policy Branch of the Department of Trade and Taxes under the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi has nominated Shri Santosh Kumar Rai, IAS, who is presently employed in the role of Special Commissioner-I, as the State Government member in the Delhi Authority for Advance Ruling (Delhi AAR). The nomination is expected to reinforce the functioning of the authority and contribute to efficient decision-making in tax administration. The government has announced this nomination through an Order No. F.4/Notification/Member/DAAR/DTandT/2026/206, dated May 14, 2026, issued by Nikhil Kumar, IAS, Commissioner (State Tax), Department of Trade and Taxes, GNCT of Delhi, in pursuance of its powers granted through a Finance Department (Government of NCT of Delhi) Notification No. F.No. 3(24)/Fin (Exp-1)/2024-25/DSI/116, dated January 30, 2025. Copies of the order have been sent to the following offices for information and necessary action:

All Spl./Addl./Joint Commissioners, Department of Trade and Taxes, GNCT of Delhi, Vyapar Bhawan, IP Estate, New Delhi – 110002.
Special Commissioner (PR), Department of Trade and Taxes, GNCT of Delhi, Vyapar Bhawan, IP Estate, New Delhi – 110002.
Sr System Analyst (IT) for uploading the order on the website of the department.
The President/General Secretary, STBA (Regd.), Vyapar Bhawan, IP Estate, New Delhi – 110002.
All ACs/GSTOs, Department of Trade and Taxes, GNCT of Delhi, Vyapar Bhawan, IP Estate, New Delhi – 110002.
PS to the Commissioner, Department of Trade and Taxes, GNCT of Delhi, Vyapar Bhawan, IP Estate, New Delhi – 110002.

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