Union Finance Ministry in an order on Tuesday said: "Ms M Anusuya, an IRS officer of 2013 batch, presently posted as Joint Commissioner in the officer of Chief Commissioner (AR) CES-TAT, Hyderabad, has requested for change of her name from Ms M Anusuya to Mr M Anukathir Surya and gender from female to male."

"The request of M Anusuya has been considered. Henceforth, the officer will be recognised as 'Mr M Anukathir Surya' in all official records," said the order from the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs and Revenue.