Govt Appoints Technical Members (State) in GSTAT Benches in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat
The Government of India has released multiple official orders dated July 09 and 10, 2025, announcing the appointments of Technical Members (State) in the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) Benches in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat. These appointments are made by the President of India under the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (Appointment and Conditions of Service of President and Members) Rules, 2023, published on 25.10.2023, and the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (12 of 2017), as amended from time to time. Below is a detailed breakdown of each appointment:
1. Appointment of Shri Sanjay Kumar Mawandia (Bihar Bench – Patna)
Shri Sanjay Kumar Mawandia, Retired Special Commissioner of State Tax, Bihar (from Patna), is being appointed as the Technical Member (State) for the GSTAT State Bench in Bihar at Patna at a monthly salary of Rs. 2,25,000 (fixed). The appointment is being made for a tenure period of 4 years from the date he joins the post, or till he turns 67 years old, whichever happens earlier.
Joining instructions:
- He must join the Principal Bench in New Delhi on or after 1st August 2025, and within four weeks of that date.
- He must also submit a medical fitness certificate issued by an authorised health authority in Bihar.
2. Appointment of Mr. Vivek Kumar (UP Bench – Lucknow)
Mr. Vivek Kumar, Retired Member of Commercial Tax Tribunal, Bench-II, Lucknow (from Uttar Pradesh), is being appointed as the Technical Member (State) for a GSTAT Bench in Uttar Pradesh at a monthly salary of Rs. 2,25,000 (fixed). The appointment is being made for a tenure period of 4 years from the date of joining or until the age of 67 years, whichever is earlier.
Joining instructions:
- He is required to report at the Principal Bench in New Delhi on or after August 1, 2025, and within 4 weeks.
- He must submit a medical fitness certificate issued by a recognised authority in Uttar Pradesh.
3. Appointment of Mr. Arvind Kumar (UP Bench – Ayodhya)
Mr. Arvind Kumar, Retired as Additional Commissioner Grade-I, Ayodhya (from Uttar Pradesh), is being appointed as the Technical Member (State) for another GSTAT Bench in Uttar Pradesh at a monthly salary of Rs. 2,25,000 (fixed). The appointment is being made for a tenure period of 4 years from joining or until age 67, whichever comes earlier.
Joining instructions:
- He must also take charge at the Principal Bench in New Delhi on or after 1st August 2025, within a 4-week period, and provide medical fitness proof from a recognised medical authority in UP.
4. Appointment of Shri Rameshkumar Gokalbhai Hadvani (Gujarat Bench – Surat)
Shri Rameshkumar Gokalbhai Hadvani, Retired Additional Commissioner of Income Tax, from the State Tax Department of Gujarat, is being appointed as the Technical Member (State) for GSTAT State Bench in Gujarat at Surat, at a monthly salary of Rs. 2,25,000 (fixed). The appointment is being made for a tenure period of 4 years from the date of assumption of duty or until 67 years of age, whichever is earlier.
Joining instructions:
- He must report for duty at the Principal Bench in New Delhi from 1st August 2025 onwards, within four weeks, and submit a medical fitness certificate from a Gujarat-based authority.
Common Points in Every Appointment:
- Salary: All appointees will receive the same fixed salary, i.e., Rs. 2,25,000 per month.
- Tenure: 4 years from the date they join or until they turn 67 years old.
- Reporting Location: All members must first report at the Principal Bench of GSTAT in New Delhi after August 1, 2025 and within 4 weeks of that date.
- Medical Fitness Requirement: Each person must submit a medical fitness certificate from a recognised authority in their respective state where the GSTAT Bench is located.
Refer to the official orders for complete information.