K.V. Chowdary appointed as CVC

Indian Revenue Service officer K.V. Chowdary on Monday was appointed as Chief Vigilance Commissioner (CVC).

The 1978-batch officer takes over his new role after stepping down as the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) chairman.

Meanwhile, Indian Banks Association (IBA) chairman T.M. Bhasin has been appointed as the Vigilance Commissioner in the CVC.