Archive · 22 Jan 2026
GST Tribunal AP Bench Opens in Vijayawada
The Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) for Andhra Pradesh has started working in Vijayawada.
This is a big step to help people and businesses in the state solve their tax problems faster.
The tribunal can decide on things like taxes, penalties, and refunds.
It works like a court and can make decisions that are fair and quick.
People can use the internet to file their cases and check their status.
This new tribunal will make it easier for people to follow tax rules and do business in the state.
The Andhra Pradesh State Bench of the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) began operations in Vijayawada on Wednesday.
Bhaskar Reddy Vemireddy took charge as the judicial member, marking the official launch of the tribunal.
The Vijayawada bench is temporarily located at Vinayagar Brindavan Apartments, Brindavan Colony, Labbipet.
GSTAT is the highest appellate authority under the GST regime, providing a specialized platform for challenging GST orders.
The tribunal offers online facilities for filing appeals, submitting documents, and tracking case status, making the process transparent and taxpayer-friendly.
- Who
- GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) and Andhra Pradesh taxpayers
- What
- Inauguration of the Andhra Pradesh State Bench of GSTAT in Vijayawada
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To strengthen the GST dispute resolution mechanism and provide a specialized platform for taxpayers to challenge GST orders
- Location
- Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
- Inauguration Date
- Wednesday
- Judicial Member
- Bhaskar Reddy Vemireddy
- Temporary Location
- Vinayagar Brindavan Apartments, Brindavan Colony, Labbipet
- Powers
- Similar to a civil court
- Jurisdiction
- GST-related disputes
- Online Facilities
- Filing appeals, submitting documents, tracking case status