Appointment of Justice Sanjaya Kumar Mishra as President of GSTAT
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Appointee | Retired Justice Sanjaya Kumar Mishra |
| Position | President of the Goods & Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) |
| Appointing Authority | Appointment Committee of the Cabinet |
| Recommending Authority | Search-cum-Selection Committee (SCSC) |
| Tenure | Four years or until reaching the age of 70, whichever is earlier |
| Monthly Salary | ₹2.50 lakh |
| Number of GSTAT Benches | 31 benches, including Principal Bench in Delhi |
| State-wise Benches | Uttar Pradesh (3), Gujarat, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra (2 each) |
| Vacancies | 63 Judicial Members, 33 Technical Members |
| Objective | Streamline GST-related dispute resolution, reduce litigation burden on High Courts |