He previously served as the Chairperson of the Central Board of Direct Taxes.

He completed B-Tech from Roorkee University and LLB from DAV College, Dehradun.

Under his chairmanship of the Central Board of Direct Taxes he contributed greatly to the Operation Clean Money.

He has been Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) International Taxation, Delhi.

In, February 2024 he was appointed as a non-judicial member of Lokpal where he served till 14 May 2027.