Rahul Navin appointed in-charge director of Enforcement Directorate

Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer Rahul Navin has been appointed as the interim director of probe agency Enforcement Directorate till the appointment of a regular director. He will replace Sanjay Kumar Mishra, whose tenure ended today.

"The President is pleased to order the cessation of tenure of Shri Sanjay Kumar Mishra, IRS(IT:1984) as Director of Enforcement in the Enforcement Directorate on 15.09.2023 and placing Shri Rahul Navin, IRS(IT: 1993), Special Director, Enforcement Directorate as



in-charge Director, Enforcement Directorate till appointment of a regular Director or until further orders, whichever is earlier," reads the official order.

In addition to his role as Special Director, Rahul Navin will also serve as the Chief Vigilance Officer of the ED headquarters.

Sanjay Kumar Mishra was initially appointed as the ED director for a two-year tenure ending in November 2020. Later, he was granted a one-year extension, which was challenged in the top court.