Government Announces New Principal and State Benches for GSTAT
By: Admin|July 31, 2024|Categories: GSTAT| Notification and Circular
India’s judicial system is structured to ensure access to justice across its vast expanse. One crucial aspect of this framework is the establishment of various benches in different states, designed to handle cases efficiently and effectively. This post provides a detailed look at the state benches in India, including their locations and operational details.
The Importance of State Benches
State benches play a vital role in the judicial process, offering localized access to the legal system. By having benches in various states, the judiciary can ensure that citizens can seek justice without having to travel long distances. Each bench typically comprises a Judicial Member and a Technical Member, providing a balanced perspective on legal and technical issues.
Overview of State Benches in India
Here’s a detailed breakdown of the state benches, their locations, and the number of benches in each state:
- Andhra Pradesh
- Number of Benches: 1
- Location: Vijayawada, Vishakhapatnam
- Sitting/Circuit: Sitting in Vijayawada and circuit in Vishakhapatnam.
- Bihar
- Number of Benches: 1
- Location: Patna
- Sitting/Circuit: No circuit sitting.
- Chhattisgarh
- Number of Benches: 1
- Location: Raipur
- Sitting/Circuit: No circuit sitting.
- Delhi
- Number of Benches: 1
- Location: Delhi
- Sitting/Circuit: No circuit sitting.
- Gujarat
- Number of Benches: 2
- Location: Ahmedabad
- Sitting/Circuit: No circuit sitting.
- Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
- Number of Benches: 1
- Location: Surat, Rajkot
- Sitting/Circuit: No circuit sitting.
- Haryana
- Number of Benches: 1
- Location: Gurugram, Hissar
- Sitting/Circuit: Circuit sitting in Hissar.
- Himachal Pradesh
- Number of Benches: 1
- Location: Shimla
- Sitting/Circuit: No circuit sitting.
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Number of Benches: 1
- Location: Jammu, Srinagar
- Sitting/Circuit: Sitting in Jammu and circuit in Srinagar.
- Ladakh
- Number of Benches: Not specified
- Location: Not specified
- Sitting/Circuit: Not specified.
- Jharkhand
- Number of Benches: 1
- Location: Ranchi
- Sitting/Circuit: No circuit sitting.
- Karnataka
- Number of Benches: 2
- Location: Bengaluru
- Sitting/Circuit: No circuit sitting.
- Kerala
- Number of Benches: 1
- Location: Ernakulum, Thiruvananthapuram
- Sitting/Circuit: Circuit sitting in Thiruvananthapuram.
- Lakshadweep
- Number of Benches: Not specified
- Location: Not specified
- Sitting/Circuit: Not specified.
- Madhya Pradesh
- Number of Benches: 1
- Location: Bhopal
- Sitting/Circuit: No circuit sitting.
- Goa
- Number of Benches: 3
- Location: Mumbai, Panaji
- Sitting/Circuit: Circuit sitting in Panaji.
- Maharashtra
- Number of Benches: 3
- Location: Pune, Thane, Nagpur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
- Sitting/Circuit: No circuit sitting.
- Odisha
- Number of Benches: 1
- Location: Cuttack
- Sitting/Circuit: No circuit sitting.
- Punjab
- Number of Benches: 1
- Location: Jalandhar, Chandigarh
- Sitting/Circuit: Circuit sitting in Chandigarh.
- Chandigarh
- Number of Benches: Not specified
- Location: Not specified
- Sitting/Circuit: Not specified.
- Rajasthan
- Number of Benches: 2
- Location: Jaipur, Jodhpur
- Sitting/Circuit: No circuit sitting.
- Tamil Nadu
- Number of Benches: 2
- Location: Chennai
- Sitting/Circuit: Circuit sitting in Puducherry.
- Puducherry
- Number of Benches: 1
- Location: Madurai, Coimbatore
- Sitting/Circuit: Circuit sitting in Coimbatore.
- Telangana
- Number of Benches: 1
- Location: Hyderabad
- Sitting/Circuit: No circuit sitting.
- Uttar Pradesh
- Number of Benches: 3
- Location: Lucknow, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Ghaziabad, Agra
- Sitting/Circuit: No circuit sitting.
- Uttarakhand
- Number of Benches: 1
- Location: Dehradun
- Sitting/Circuit: No circuit sitting.
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- Number of Benches: 2
- Location: Kolkata
- Sitting/Circuit: No circuit sitting.
- Sikkim
- Number of Benches: Not specified
- Location: Not specified
- Sitting/Circuit: Not specified.
- West Bengal
- Number of Benches: Not specified
- Location: Not specified
- Sitting/Circuit: Not specified.
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Number of Benches: 1
- Location: Guwahati
- Sitting/Circuit: Circuit sitting in Aizawl and Agartala.
- Assam
- Number of Benches: Not specified
- Location: Not specified
- Sitting/Circuit: Not specified.
- Manipur
- Number of Benches: Not specified
- Location: Not specified
- Sitting/Circuit: Not specified.
- Meghalaya
- Number of Benches: Not specified
- Location: Not specified
- Sitting/Circuit: Not specified.
- Mizoram
- Number of Benches: Not specified
- Location: Not specified
- Sitting/Circuit: Not specified.
- Nagaland
- Number of Benches: Not specified
- Location: Not specified
- Sitting/Circuit: Not specified.
- Tripura
- Number of Benches: Not specified
- Location: Not specified
- Sitting/Circuit: Not specified.
Operational Notes
- Circuit Operations: Locations designated as “Circuit” may be operational based on directives from the President, depending on the volume of appeals from suppliers in those areas. This flexibility allows the judicial system to adapt to the needs of the population.
- Bench Composition: Each bench typically comprises one Judicial Member and one Technical Member. This composition ensures that both legal and technical aspects of cases are adequately addressed.
Conclusion
Understanding the structure and operation of state benches is crucial for citizens seeking justice in India. With locations spread across the country, these benches are pivotal in ensuring that legal recourse is accessible to all. The information provided here serves as a guide for anyone looking to navigate the judicial landscape in India effectively.
For more detailed inquiries or specific cases, individuals are encouraged to consult legal professionals or refer to official judicial resources.
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