Vijayawada, (Andhra Pradesh) [India] March 30: Sri Bhaskar Reddy Vemireddy, presently serving as Judicial Member of the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), Vijayawada Bench, has been appointed as the Vice President of the GSTAT, Andhra Pradesh State Bench. The appointment has been made by the Hon’ble President of India as part of a nationwide designation of Vice Presidents for GSTAT State Benches.
The appointment forms part of Office Order No. 01/2026 dated March 23, 2026, issued by the Government of India under the authority of the President of India in exercise of powers under Section 109(7) of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017. Under this order, 22 Judicial Members of GSTAT across the country have been designated as Vice Presidents for their respective State Benches to strengthen the institutional framework of the Tribunal.
Sri Bhaskar Reddy Vemireddy is a distinguished legal professional with vast experience in tax laws and litigation. He has built a formidable reputation in indirect taxation, with expertise spanning Goods and Services Tax (GST), Central Excise, Customs, Sales Tax and allied fiscal statutes. Prior to his elevation to the Tribunal, he had an extensive practice in tax litigation and appeared before various judicial forums including High Courts and Tribunals.
In recognition of his professional excellence and standing at the Bar, he was designated as a Senior Advocate by the High Court for the State of Telangana. The designation of Vice Presidents across India is aimed at ensuring smoother functioning of GSTAT benches, strengthening leadership at the State level, and facilitating expeditious disposal of GST disputes.
His appointment as Vice President of the Andhra Pradesh State Bench is expected to significantly contribute to the effective administration of justice in indirect tax matters and enhance the efficiency of appellate mechanisms under the GST regime.
