Finance Secretary (India)
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The finance secretary (pronounced [vit̪t̪ə səcivə]) is the administrative head of the Ministry of Finance. This post is held by senior IAS officer of the rank of Secretary to Government of India. T. V. Somanathan is the incumbent Finance Secretary.[1][2][3]
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Finance Secretary of India | |
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Ministry of Finance | |
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Residence | New Moti Bagh, New Delhi, India |
Seat | Ministry of Finance North Block, Cabinet Secretariat Raisina Hill New Delhi |
Appointer | Appointments Committee of the Cabinet |
Term length | Two years, term can be extended. |
Formation | 1947; 77 years ago (1947) |
Salary | ₹225,000 (US$2,800) monthly |
Website | Official Website |
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Under Section 22, of Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, Finance Secretary signs the 1-rupee note.[4]
As a Secretary to Government of India, the Finance Secretary ranks 23rd on Indian Order of Precedence.[5][6][7][8]