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About Hemanta Bijoy Mahanta

Hemanta Bijoy Mahanta, IRS Retd. 1987 Batch, serves as Vice President of the District Congress Committee, Biswanath, and Chief Advisor to the Research Department, APCC. Known for integrity and public service, he contributes significantly to governance and policy development.

  • IRS Officer - 1987 Batch, Retired as Principal Commissioner
  • Specialized in Administration, Finance & HR Management
  • Extensive experience with PSUs, Defense & Investigation
  • Served as Private Secretary to Minister of Defense, Government of India

Notable Achievements

Recognition and milestones throughout an illustrious academic and professional journey.

Academic Excellence

Received prestigious scholarships including JNU Scholarship during MA, UGC Junior Research Fellowship in M.Phil, and Asian Development Bank Scholarship for MBA at University of Sydney, Australia.

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Literary Contribution

Published M.Phil thesis as a book, authored Srimad Bhagavad Geeta in Assamese language, and documented Philosophy of Mahapurusha Sankaradeva and spiritual scripture "Kirttana" in Hindi.

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Distinguished Service

Successfully selected to Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax) in 1987 batch. Served with distinction for 33 years and retired as Principal Commissioner of Income Tax on October 31, 2020.

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45 Years of Dedicated Public Service

Personal Statement

Coming from a humble beginning, I am a confident, articulate and multifaceted personality serving in the public domain for the last 45 Years. The rich experiences in various fields of activities and across all sections of society have provided a strong foundation for any challenges.

Education

  • B.Sc. - Guwahati University (1978)
  • MA - Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi (1983) Scholarship Recipient
  • M.Phil. - North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong (1986) UGC Junior Research Fellowship
  • MBA - University of Sydney, Australia (1995) ADB Scholarship
  • Public Administration - Syracuse University, New York, USA (2013)

Core Skills

  • Project Handling from Level Zero
  • Crisis Management and Problem Solving
  • Mass Connection and Leadership
  • Presentation and Public Speaking
  • Financial Analysis and Administration
  • HR Management and Team Building
  • Never Give Up Attitude

Journey of Service

Four decades of dedication to public service and nation building

1987 - 1989

Foundation Training

Trained as Indian Revenue Service officer in Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration, Mussoorie and National Academy of Direct Taxes in Nagpur.

1989 - 1994

Assistant Commissioner - Chennai

Served as Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax in Chennai, gaining exposure to management systems of major corporate houses including Thanjavur Textiles, SPIC Group, and Chola Mandalam Group.

1994 - 1996

International Exposure - MBA

After brief posting in Shillong, pursued MBA from University of Sydney, Australia with Asian Development Bank scholarship. This provided global business perspective and international networking.

1996 - 1998

Ministry of Steel & Mines

Served as Additional Private Secretary in Ministry of Steel & Mines, Government of India. Managed operations of SAIL, NALCO, HSCL, handled Parliament questions, and oversaw PSU business operations.

1999 - 2004

Deputy Director - Investigation Delhi

Posted as Deputy Director and Additional Director of Income Tax, Investigation in Delhi. Conducted search and seizure operations in major tax evasion cases, requiring exceptional management and confidentiality skills.

2004 - 2009

Private Secretary to Defense Minister

Worked as Private Secretary to the Minister of Defense, Government of India. Gained deep insights into defense sector, PSUs like BEML, BEL (Navratna companies), and Ordnance Factories.

2009 - 2016

Principal Director - Criminal Investigation

Served as Principal Director of Investigation in Department of Criminal Investigation and Intelligence, Principal Commissioner of Income Tax Central Circle. Investigated money laundering, foreign tax evasion, and financial fraud cases.

2016 - 2020

Principal Commissioner - Dibrugarh

Worked as Principal Commissioner of Income Tax in Dibrugarh, Assam. Oversaw operations involving Oil India Limited, NRL, and other petroleum corporations. Retired on October 31, 2020.

2020 - Present

Public Service & Social Work

Post-retirement, actively engaged in social services, farming, providing free coaching for Civil Services, spiritual and cultural development of Assamese society, and working with charitable trusts.

Social Contributions

Dedicated to serving society beyond government service