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Nation / Sun, 09 Aug 2026 thehindu.com

ED Director Rahul Navin gets one-year extension

The Enforcement Directorate Director, Rahul Navin, has been given a one-year extension, as approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet. The 1993-batch Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax) official had joined the agency as a Special Director in November 2019. He was given the additional charge as ED Director in September 2023. In May 2026, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Director, Praveen Sood, had been given another one-year extension. The 1986-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer was earlier granted a one-year extension in May 2025 after completion of his two-year term as CBI Director.

The Enforcement Directorate Director, Rahul Navin, has been given a one-year extension, as approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.

Mr. Navin’s tenure as the ED chief has been extended by one year beyond August 13, 2026, “including extension in service beyond the date of his superannuation i.e. July 31, 2027, or until further orders, whichever is earlier”.

The 1993-batch Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax) official had joined the agency as a Special Director in November 2019. He was given the additional charge as ED Director in September 2023. In August 2024, he became full-time chief.

In May 2026, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Director, Praveen Sood, had been given another one-year extension. The 1986-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer was earlier granted a one-year extension in May 2025 after completion of his two-year term as CBI Director.

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