Here are some things to know about the Anukathir Surya IRS Officer foe the gender change.
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Anukathir Surya (formerly M. Anasuya) is the first Indian Civil Service officer to get official approval for a gender change.
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Previously identified as female, Anukathir Surya's request to change their name and gender to male was approved by the Ministry of Finance.
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Anukathir Surya is a Joint Commissioner in the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) in Hyderabad.
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This landmark decision paves the way for greater inclusivity for transgender individuals in the Indian workplace.
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Anukathir Surya belongs to the Telangana cadre of the Indian Revenue Service (IRS).
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Anukathir Surya joined the IRS in the 2013 batch.
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Anukathir Surya will continue serving as a Joint Commissioner with their new name and gender identity.