Sharad Srivastava

Profile

Sharad Srivastava is a practicing Advocate in Delhi with over 33 years of expertise in Indirect Taxation, including Customs, Central Excise, Service Tax, and GST. He is a self-driven professional known for his exceptional public engagement skills, conflict resolution abilities, and diplomatic approach. With strong leadership qualities, he navigates complex regulatory frameworks, promotes compliance, and consistently delivers successful outcomes.

Education

B.A. Economics (Hons.) – University Of Delhi
M.A. Economics – Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
M.Phil. Economics – Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
LL.B. – University Of Delhi

Government Service Overview

Bombay Customs, Bombay — 1990–2001
Officer On Special Duty (OSD) To Shri Ved Prakash Goyal, Union Minister Of Shipping, Delhi — 2001–2004
Delhi Customs, Delhi — 2004–2007
Directorate Of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Delhi — 2007–2010
Specified Officer, NSEZ Noida — 2010–2014
Additional Commissioner, Service Tax (Delhi & Ghaziabad) — 2014–2017
Director, Anti-Smuggling, CBIC, Ministry Of Finance, Delhi — 2018–2022
Commissioner, CGST, Agra — 2022–March 2024
Currently: Practicing Advocate In Delhi

Work Experience Summary

Customs & Export Promotion Schemes

Led comprehensive customs operations and all major export promotion schemes for over 20 years, including Advance License, DEPB, Drawback, MEIS, EPCG, SEIS, and RODTEP. Contributed significantly to trade facilitation and compliance enhancement.

Specified Officer, NSEZ Noida

Managed and optimized operations at NSEZ Noida for five years, improving investor engagement and strengthening regulatory processes.

Additional Commissioner, Service Tax

Specialized in service tax legislation, compliance frameworks, and efficient tax administration. Contributed to revenue enhancement and streamlined tax procedures.

Director, Anti-Smuggling, CBIC, Ministry Of Finance

Directed policy initiatives relating to logistics, EXIM regulations, and international treaties. Spearheaded the formulation of ICD, CFS, and AFS guidelines, and ensured strong inter-ministerial coordination impacting national economic security.

Officer On Special Duty (OSD) – Ministry Of Shipping

Served as a key advisor to the Union Minister of Shipping on maritime, port, and shipping sector issues, contributing to strategic policy decisions.

Policy Formulation & Implementation

Played a central role in drafting and finalizing major national policies including ICD/CFS/AFS Guidelines, Cost Recovery Charges, Post Clearance Audit Guidelines, and PM Gati Shakti initiatives.

Commissioner & Additional Commissioner, CGST

Oversaw complete CGST administration, compliance mechanisms, and strategic reforms to strengthen tax governance.

International Trainings & Courses Attended

• WHO FCTC – Whole-of-Government Approach on Tobacco Industry Interference, Bangkok, Thailand

• WCO – Technical Experts Group on Air Cargo Security (TEGACS), Brussels

• U.S. Embassy – International Sea Interdiction Training (ISIT), Charleston, South Carolina, USA

• WHO FCTC – Meeting of Parties (MOP2), Geneva, Switzerland

• Salaam Bombay Foundation – National Conference on Tobacco or Health, Mumbai

• WTO – Valuation Course, Tokyo, Japan

• UNEP – Program on ODS Substances, Kathmandu & Birganj, Nepal