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The CBDT is headed by a Chairman who also has a defined set of members under him. How many members sit on the CBDT in addition to the Chairman, as stated in the lesson?
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B.
1. The lesson states CBDT is headed by a Chairman.
2. It comprises six additional members alongside the Chairman.
3. The Chairman holds the rank of Special Secretary to the Government of India.
4. The members hold the rank of Additional Secretary to the Government of India.
_Source: ICSI CS Executive Paper 4 (Tax Laws) — Lesson 1: Direct Taxes — At a Glance, pp. 10-22._
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