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T. Samaya Murali (born 29 November 1982) is an Indian civil servant, author, filmmaker, and music composer. A member of the Indian Revenue Service (IRS), he has contributed to the fields of customs and indirect taxation, literature, and Tamil cinema.
Early Life and Education
Murali earned a Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) degree in Chemical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, in 2003. He joined the Indian Revenue Service in 2008 after qualifying in the Civil Services Examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) in 2007
Career
Indian Revenue Service
Murali has served in various anti-evasion and investigative roles within the IRS. He has participated in operations under the Central Excise, Customs, COFEPOSA, and Goods and Services Tax (GST) Acts. In 2021, he was awarded a Certificate of Merit by the World Customs Organization for his contributions to customs enforcement . His research on international customs policy and crisis response has been published in the
Literary Work
Murali is also an author of fiction and non-fiction, with a focus on themes related to law enforcement:
· Enemy of the Smuggler - A book dealing with customs enforcement, smuggling, and law.
· Khakhi - A literary work exploring the life and psyche of law enforcement officers.
Both books are available on platforms such as Amazon and Udumalai.
Film Career
Murali has written, directed, and composed music for Tamil-language films:
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPwax-fiTRQ Puthiya Paarvai (2021)] - A short film screened at the Mumbai International Film Festival.
* - A feature-length film that highlights the social struggles of a widow.
* - A Tamil crime thriller for which Murali composed the music.10 He is also listed in the article on Silent (film).
Selected Publications
Murali has co-authored scholarly papers on customs operations and international trade:
· "Humanitarian Customs Lessons Learnt Regarding Customs Response and Role in Supply Chain Continuity During COVID-19 Pandemic" - World Customs Journal.
· "World Customs Organisation and Global Trade: Imprints and Future Paradigms" - World Customs Journal.
Lessons learned from Customs’ role in supply chain continuity during the COVID-19 pandemic
He presented a paper in WCO PICARD conference, 2020 highlighting the Lessons learned regarding Customs’ response and role in supply chain continuity during the COVID-19 pandemic .
Public Mentions and Media
His achievements have been highlighted in official government releases. and social media by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC). A historical document by Chennai Customs also references his involvement in heritage customs enforcement.

This book, led by T Samayamurali IRS , chronicles the rich history of Chennai Customs, exploring the development of customs duty in South India from ancient times to the modern era. Through meticulous research, it highlights the cultural and maritime significance of Tamil Nadu, offering a unique perspective on the region's heritage.

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