Govt allots benches to new GSTAT members, making tax dispute resolution body operational across India

The Centre has formally allotted benches to 83 newly appointed members of the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), a move that will make the long-pending tax dispute resolution body operational across the country.

According to the order issued on Saturday, the members have been asked to join their respective benches by January 21, 2026.

The order assigns 28 Technical Members (Centre) to benches in key commercial centres including Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai and Bengaluru. Six Technical Members (State) have been posted to locations such as Varanasi, Lucknow and Mumbai. The largest group comprises 49 Judicial Members, who have been deployed across multiple benches, with significant postings in Delhi, Mumbai and Ahmedabad.