GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF
FINANCE
DEPARTMENT OF
REVENUE
Applications are invited for the post of Judicial Member in the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT). The post carries a pay scale of Rs.22,400-600-26,000/- and other allowances such as DA, HRA and CCA etc., as admissible under the rules. While no reservation is provided for SC/ST candidates in making appointment to the post, the claims of eligible and suitable SC/ST candidates will be duly considered.
2. While candidates already in Government Service and entitled
to pension will continue to enjoy pensionary benefits. Others will be entitled
to Contributory Provident Fund under the Contributory Provident Fund Rules
(India), 1962.
3. The Members of CESTAT are liable to be posted to the Principal Bench at Delhi or at any of the Zonal Benches (presently located at Mumbai, Calcutta, Chennai, Bangalore and Ahmedabad) and would be liable to be transferred anywhere in India.
4. QUALIFICATIONS : A candidate should have held a Judicial Office in the territory of India, for at least 10 years; or should have been a Member of the Indian Legal Service and held a post in Grade-I of that Service or any equivalent or higher post for at least three years; or should have been an Advocate for at least 10 years.
Explanation : For the purpose of above :
(a) in computing the period for which a person has held judicial office in the territory of India, there shall be included any period, after he has held any judicial office, during which the person has been an advocate or has held the office of a Member of a Tribunal or any posts under the Union or a State, requiring special knowledge of law.
(b) in computing the period for which a person has been an advocate, there shall be included any period during which the person has held a judicial office or office of a Member of any Tribunal or any posts under the Union or a State, requiring special knowledge of law after he became an advocate.
5. AGE : No person shall be eligible for appointment as Member unless he has completed forty five years of age on the last date for receipt of applications in the Department. The date of retirement of a Member shall be the date on which he attains the age of sixty-two years.
6. Last date for receipt of applications in the Department would be 5.00 p.m. on 1st September, 2008. Incomplete applications and applications received late will not be considered.
7. DUTIES : Customs,
Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal has been set up to hear appeals in
Customs, Central Excise and Service Tax Cases, against the orders passed by the
Commissioner (Appeals) of
Customs/Central Excise.
8. PROBATION PERIOD : One year, liable to be extended at the discretion of the Central Government. During the probation period, service is liable to be terminated without assigning any reasons.
9. FOR GOVERNMENT
SERVANTS: Applications should be
submitted through proper channel,
along with Vigilance Clearance Certificate, synopsis of the record/reports
based on which the Vigilance Clearance was granted, ACR dossiers (or attested
photocopies thereof), a statement showing the Major/Minor Penalty imposed, if
any, during the last 10 years, and Integrity Certificate. Applications not received through proper
channel will not be considered.
10. Applicants from the Bar may submit their applications directly to Department of Revenue.
11. In terms of Rule 6(6) of the Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal Members (Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 1987, the Selection Committee may devise its own procedure for selection of Members.
12. Candidates called for interview shall appear before the Selection Committee at their own expense at Delhi or any other place fixed for the purpose.
13. Application
form from the candidates, in the following format duly completed and signed,
should be addressed to the Under
Secretary (Ad.I-C), Government of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of
Revenue, Room No.220-A, North Block, New Delhi-110001. The candidates who had applied earlier and
wish to be considered again should apply afresh.
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APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF MEMBER(JUDICIAL) IN
CUSTOMS, EXCISE AND SERVICE TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL (CESTAT)
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A self attested pass-port size photo to be pasted |
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Category to which the applicant belongs (Judicial Officer
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Name in full (in block letters) |
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Office Address and Telephone No. with STD code. |
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Residential Address and Telephone No. with STD code. |
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Place and date of birth- (attach a High School Certificate as a proof) |
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Age * |
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Father’s Name |
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Whether belongs to Scheduled Castes/Tribes(write SC/ST and attach attested certificate as proof) |
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Present Occupation (Profession/Service) |
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Monthly Income: |
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Advocates: As indicated in the latest IT return: (A copy of the latest IT return to be attached.) |
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Government Servants: Basic pay, scale of pay, pay drawn, special pay and other allowances to be indicated. |
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Qualification : |
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Academic qualifications: |
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Professional / Special Qualifications: |
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Details of professional career( For Judicial Officers) |
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Date of Appointment to Judicial Service |
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Length of service in judiciary* |
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Date of retirement from service |
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Details of professional career (For ILS Officers) |
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Date of appointment in Grade I of Indian Legal Service |
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Length of service in Grade I of Indian Legal Service* |
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Date of retirement |
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Details of professional career (For Advocates) |
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Date of enrolment as Advocate(Attach a copy of certificate of enrolment) |
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Types of cases handled |
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Period of practice as Advocate* |
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Other details if any: (Two testimonials should be sent in original, one of which should be from a person holding judicial office) |
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Experience (in years) in handling Customs/Central Excise/Service Tax Cases before various courts/ Tribunals/ Adjudicating Authorities. |
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Nature of cases handled: (Attach details/adjudication orders with regard to such cases) |
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Any other special qualifications or experience not covered by the above items. |
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Whether appeared for interview for this post on an earlier occasion, if so, date of interview |
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Whether any disciplinary proceedings/ criminal case faced during the career/ service or any other penalty or punishment suffered at any time; if so, give details |
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* as on last date for receipt of applications in Department of Revenue.
Note: Judicial Officers and ILS Officers who were practicing as advocate prior to joining Government Service should fill column 14 also.
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Signature of Applicant