Justice Dilip Gupta appointed as CESTAT President

Justice Dilip Gupta - Taxscan

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the proposal for appointment of Justice Dilip Gupta, former Judge of the Allahabad High Court to the post of President, Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT).

The appointment is in the scale of pay of Rs. 250000/- (fixed) for a period of 03 years from the date of assumption of charge of the post, or till he attains the age of 65 years, or until further orders, whichever is the earliest.

Justice Dilip Gupta born on 7th June, 1956 had graduated in Science in the  year 1977 and LL.B. in the year 1981 from the Allahabad High Court. He was enrolled as an advocate on 10th December, 1981.

As an advocate, he practised in Civil, Constitutional, Educational and Land Acquisition matters.

He also worked as Standing Counsel for Mussoorie Dehradun Development Authority, Mathura Vrindaban Development Authority, Aligarh Development Authority, The Indian Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Virbhadra and Official Liquidator, High Court, Allahabad.

He has been a standing counsel for various Departments of the Government and Public sector undertakings. He was elevated as the Additional Judge of the Allahabad Hiah Court on 7-1-2004.

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