Born: May 3, 1951, Mr. Lekh Raj Nayyar, IRS (Retd.) is a distinguished officer of the Indian
Revenue Service (IRS), 1977 Batch, Mr. Nayyar served with excellence, culminating in his
role as Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Shimla (Himachal Pradesh, India). Academically
accomplished, he holds an M.A. and LL.B., equipping him with a strong legal and analytical foundation for his career in public service.
Professional Journey & Key Training
During his tenure with the IRS, Mr. Nayyar served in pivotal roles across Nagpur, Mumbai, Chandigarh, Amritsar, Srinagar, and New Delhi, gaining extensive expertise in tax administration across diverse regions.
His professional development was further enriched by key training programs:
• Foundation Course (1977): 15-week training at L.B.S. National Academy of Administration, Mussoorie.
• Study of Tax Law (1978): Intensive 50-week program at IRS Staff College, Nagpur, deepening his tax jurisprudence expertise.
• General Management (1987): 5-week course at RTI (DT), Lucknow, enhancing leadership and strategic planning skills.
Election Observation Contributions
Demonstrating his commitment to electoral integrity, Mr. Nayyar served as an Election
Observer in:
• 1996: Assembly General Elections, Warangal (Andhra Pradesh)
• 1998: Lok Sabha Elections, Muzaffarpur (Bihar)
Extracurricular Leadership & Social Contributions
Beyond his administrative career, Mr. Nayyar is a dynamic leader in adventure sports, cultural promotion, and social welfare.
Adventure Sports & Leadership
• Organized and participated in river rafting, paragliding, snow skiing, trekking, mountaineering, and jeep safaris.
• Founder President, Services’ Adventure & Cultural Association.
• Vice President, Income Tax Trekking & Mountaineering Club .
Sports Administration (Hockey & Judo)
• Working President, Surjit Hockey Society, Jalandhar (since 1998) .
• President, Uttarakhand Women’s Hockey Association.
• Vice President, Chandigarh Hockey Association .
• Patron, Indoor Hockey Association of Patrons .
• Senior Vice President, Punjab Judo Federation .
Cultural & Social Initiatives
• Senior Vice-President, Punjab Folk Art & Cultural Organisation .
• Senior Vice-President, Writers Foundation .
• Promoter, NRI Sabha Punjab & World Spiritual Foundation (India Chapter) .
• Member, DAV College Management Committee, Bhatinda .
International Engagements & Exposure
Mr. Nayyar’s global engagements include attending:
• 1996 Atlanta Olympics (USA)
• 1998 Hockey World Cup, Utrecht (Netherlands)
• 1998 Asian Games, Bangkok (Thailand)
• 2002 Commonwealth Games, Manchester (UK)
• 2003 Afro-Asian Games, Hyderabad (India)
• 1998 WSF World Congress Retreat, Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
• 2000 IMF Program on Financial Policies & Planning, Singapore
Extensive Travel
USA, Canada, Mexico, UK, France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Pakistan, and Nepal.
Key Strengths & Legacy
A multifaceted leader, Mr. Nayyar’s career reflects administrative excellence, a passion for sports and culture, and a commitment to democratic and social causes. His extensive national and international exposure underscores his well-rounded, globally aware perspective.