State Government Ordered to Address Accommodation and Staffing Issues in Maharashtra Sales Tax Tribunal The Court directed the State Government to consider providing official accommodation to retired members of Administrative Tribunals in Maharashtra, ...
Cases where this provision is explicitly mentioned in the judgment/order text; may not be exhaustive. To view the complete list of cases mentioning this section, Click here.
Provisions expressly mentioned in the judgment/order text.
State Government Ordered to Address Accommodation and Staffing Issues in Maharashtra Sales Tax Tribunal
The Court directed the State Government to consider providing official accommodation to retired members of Administrative Tribunals in Maharashtra, emphasizing the importance of ensuring smooth Tribunal functioning. Additionally, the Court instructed the State Government to address the significant shortage of members in the Maharashtra Sales Tax Tribunal promptly, highlighting the urgency due to the high number of pending appeals. The matter was adjourned for further review and action.
Issues: Official accommodation for retired members of Administrative Tribunals, Vacancies in the Maharashtra Sales Tax Tribunal
Official Accommodation Issue: The petitioner Association raised concerns regarding the lack of official accommodation for retired members of Administrative Tribunals in Maharashtra. The Court acknowledged the seriousness of the issue, noting that the State Government's policy only provided accommodation to serving members, not retirees. The Court questioned this policy and directed the State Government to consider providing official accommodation to retired members, including those employed after retirement from Administrative, Police, or Judicial services. The Court emphasized the importance of addressing this issue to ensure the smooth functioning of the Tribunals.
Vacancies in Maharashtra Sales Tax Tribunal Issue: Another major issue highlighted was the significant shortage of members in the Maharashtra Sales Tax Tribunal. Out of the sanctioned strength of 10 members, only one President (a retired Judicial Officer) and 2 administrative members were currently in place. The Court deemed this shortage as a serious matter and instructed the State Government to take immediate steps to fill the vacant positions. The Court emphasized the urgency of addressing this issue, especially considering the high number of pending appeals before the Tribunal. The matter was adjourned to 25 November 2013 for further review and action.
Full Summary is available for active users!
Note: It is a system-generated summary and is for quick reference only.
TaxTMI 
of 
Join Channel
TaxTMI 
