The Government of India on August 04, 2025 has announced significant appointments to the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), enhancing its capacity to resolve GST disputes efficiently.
Here’s a concise update for taxpayers:
Principal Bench, New Delhi:
- Shri A. Venu Prasad(Retd. IAS) and Shri Anil Kumar Gupta (Retd. IRS) are appointed as Technical Members (State and Centre, respectively).
- Justice (Retd.) Mayank Kumar Jain(ex-High Court Judge) joins as Judicial Member.
State Benches:
- 31 Technical Members (Centre): Retired IRS officers with extensive indirect tax expertise, including Ajay Dixit, Alok Chopra, and Sandeep Kumar (former CESTAT Chairman).
- 52 Judicial Members: Prominent legal experts like Advocate A.P. Ravi, Judge Roopesh Chandra Varshney, and District Judges with decades of judicial experience.
Key Details:
- Tenure: 4 years or until age 67, whichever is earlier.
- Salary: Fixed at ₹2,25,000/month for all appointees.
- Effective Date: From the date of assuming charge.
Why It Matters:
- These appointments aim to expedite GST dispute resolutions, reducing backlog and ensuring specialized expertise in tax and judicial matters.
- Taxpayers can expect more structured hearings and informed rulings across GSTAT’s Principal and State Benches.
The Order can be accessed at: https://a2ztaxcorp.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/GSTAT-04.08.2025.pdf
