Vivek Kumar Appointed as Technical Member (State) of GST Appellate Tribunal for Uttar Pradesh

The Government of India has named Mr. Vivek Kumar, retired Member of the Commercial Tax Tribunal, Bench-II, Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), as the Technical Member (State) in the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT). This appointment, sanctioned by the President of India, is for a bench located in Uttar Pradesh.

Mr. Kumar will assume his post with a fixed salary of ₹2,25,000 per month for a tenure of four years from the date he takes charge or until he reaches the age of 67 years—whichever is earlier. The appointment is in accordance with the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (Appointment and Conditions of Service of President and Members) Rules, 2023, and provisions of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017.

According to the office order issued by the Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue (Office Order No. TMS – 02/2025), Mr. Kumar is required to join and take charge at the Principal Bench of GSTAT in New Delhi on or after August 1, 2025. He must report within four weeks and submit a medical fitness certificate from an authority specified by the state in which the appointed bench is located.

The order was issued under the signature of Kuldeep Chaudhary, Under Secretary to the Government of India, on July 9, 2025.

Key Highlights:

  • Appointee: Mr. Vivek Kumar, retired Member, Commercial Tax Tribunal, Lucknow.
  • Post: Technical Member (State), GST Appellate Tribunal (Uttar Pradesh Bench).
  • Tenure: 4 years or until 67 years of age.
  • Salary: ₹2,25,000 per month (fixed).
  • Joining Deadline: On or after August 1, 2025, within four weeks.
  • Reporting Location: Principal Bench, GSTAT, New Delhi.

Office Order Details

Office Order No. TMS 02/2025

Date: 10/07/2025

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Mariya Paliwala
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