Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal Andhra Pradesh Suspends Bench Proceedings on November 9 2026

The Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) bench in Andhra Pradesh has formally suspended all judicial proceedings at both its Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam locations for November 9, 2026. The administrative stoppage of court work is necessitated by the non-availability of a technical member required to constitute the quorum for hearings on that specific date. Tribunal benches require specific quorums comprising judicial and technical members to adjudicate tax disputes under statutory provisions.

When administrative absences occur, scheduled matters cannot be legally heard or disposed of, necessitating formal notices of adjournment. This procedural pause impacts taxpayers awaiting resolution on disputed tax demands originating within the state. Advocates, chartered accountants, and corporate legal teams representing clients before the GSTAT Andhra Pradesh benches must check for rescheduled hearing dates and notify affected parties.

Practitioners should avoid traveling to the Vijayawada or Visakhapatnam locations on November 9, 2026, for scheduled matters. Bottom line: Check tribunal cause lists promptly to reschedule pending tax litigation without defaulting on procedural timelines.