[BREAKING] Justice (Retd) Sanjay Kumar Mishra gets appointed as GST Appellate Tribunal Chairman [Read Notification]

The Central Government has appointed Retired Justice Sanjay Kumar Mishra as the Chairman of the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal ( GSTAT ). Justice Mishra previously served as the Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court.

The official notification from the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions was issued on 1st May 2024.

The official notification states as follows:

“The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, based on the recommendation of the SCSC, has approved appointment of Justice (Retd) Sanjaya Kumar Mishra, Former Chief Justice, High Court of Jharkhand, to the post of President in Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal, in the salary of Rs. 250000/-p.m., for a period of 04 years w.e.f. the date of assumption of charge of the post, or till attaining the age of 70 years, whichever is earlier.”

The Central Government has notified the constitution of the Principal Bench of the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal ( GSTAT ), by notification in the official gazette.

Later on, Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra has made some clarifications and confirmations regarding the imminent commencement of operations for Goods and Services Tax ( GST ) Appellate Tribunals. The tribunal is  to address issues between taxpayers and the tax system, and are gearing up to initiate their proceedings in July or August.

Read More: GST Appellate Tribunals Set to Begin Operations by July or August, says Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra

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