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Mrs Vanaja Narayanan Sarna, IRS (Retd), has over 43 years of distinguished service in the Indian Revenue Service. She served as Chairperson of the Central Board of Excise and Customs and the Central Board of Taxes and Customs, contributing significantly to the field of taxation and governance.

Mrs Sarna has held several senior positions, including Under Secretary in the Legislative Department, Ministry of Law, Director and Joint Secretary in the Rajya Sabha Secretariat, and has served in various key roles in Customs, Central Excise, Service Tax, and GST. Notable positions in her career include Additional Director General of the National Academy of Customs, Excise & Narcotics, Additional Director General in Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Assistant Commissioner of Customs, Director General Vigilance, and Chief Commissioner of Central Excise and Service Tax.

In addition to her administrative roles, Mrs Sarna served as Information Commissioner in the Central Information Commission from 2019 to 2023.

She holds degrees in Psychology, LL.B, a Diploma in Journalism & Mass Communication, and a Masters Diploma in Public Administration.