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GST Appellate Tribunal Suspends Proceedings at Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam Benches on Nov 9, 2026
✍️ A2Z Taxcorp LLP
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 09:33 PM
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The Andhra Pradesh GST Appellate Tribunal halted judicial hearings at its Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam benches on 9 Nov 2026 because a technical member was unavailable.
The Gujarat State Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) in Andhra Pradesh announced the suspension of all judicial proceedings at its Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam benches on 9 November 2026. The decision was taken after the tribunal could not secure the presence of a technical member, whose role is essential for adjudicating complex GST disputes.
According to the tribunal’s notice, the absence of the technical member would impede the proper examination of technical aspects of cases, prompting the temporary halt to avoid incomplete or erroneous rulings. The suspension applies to all pending matters scheduled for that day at both benches.
The GSTAT has directed parties with urgent matters to seek interim relief from the appropriate High Court. It also assured that hearings will resume once a qualified technical member is appointed and available.
Stakeholders, including tax practitioners and businesses, have been advised to monitor official communications for updates on the resumption schedule. The tribunal reiterated its commitment to maintaining procedural integrity despite the disruption.
No further details on the duration of the suspension were provided, and the GSTAT will issue a follow‑up notice once the technical member’s availability is confirmed.
According to the tribunal’s notice, the absence of the technical member would impede the proper examination of technical aspects of cases, prompting the temporary halt to avoid incomplete or erroneous rulings. The suspension applies to all pending matters scheduled for that day at both benches.
The GSTAT has directed parties with urgent matters to seek interim relief from the appropriate High Court. It also assured that hearings will resume once a qualified technical member is appointed and available.
Stakeholders, including tax practitioners and businesses, have been advised to monitor official communications for updates on the resumption schedule. The tribunal reiterated its commitment to maintaining procedural integrity despite the disruption.
No further details on the duration of the suspension were provided, and the GSTAT will issue a follow‑up notice once the technical member’s availability is confirmed.