GST council may consider setting up tribunal for indirect tax litigation



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The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council is expected to discuss the creation of a GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) within the next two weeks. This tribunal aims to provide a faster and more unified platform for resolving indirect tax disputes between taxpayers, the central government, and state governments. Currently, businesses often face lengthy and expensive appeals in high courts, leading some to pay disputed taxes under protest.

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council may consider setting up a GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) this month for the expeditious resolution of indirect tax litigation to further reduce the compliance burden for taxpayers and provide a common forum for dispute resolution between the Centre and states
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The GSTAT is intended to expedite the resolution of indirect tax litigation, reduce compliance burdens for taxpayers, and serve as a common forum for dispute resolution between the Centre and states.

The GST Council is expected to consider this matter in its 49th meeting, which is anticipated to take place within the next 10-15 days.

Taxpayers will benefit from a dedicated forum for the second appeal under GST laws, avoiding the costly and time-consuming processes of high court appeals.

It is expected to become the first common forum for dispute resolution, ensuring uniformity in addressing disagreements arising under the GST regime.

Without an exclusive tribunal, some taxpayers face overreach from local GST authorities and resort to paying disputed amounts under protest due to the expense and time involved in high court appeals.




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