GSTAT Principal Bench Empowered to Hear Section 101B Appeals from 1st April 2026



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The Ministry of Finance has officially empowered the Principal Bench of the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) in New Delhi to handle appeals filed under Section 101B of the CGST Act, 2017. This change, effective retrospectively from April 1, 2026, means appeals against orders from the GST Authority for Advance Ruling can now be heard by the Principal Bench. This move is intended to simplify GST litigation and improve the appellate process for businesses and tax professionals.

The Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, has issued Notification No. 18/2024 - Central Tax dated May 7, 2026, empowering the Principal Bench of the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), New Delhi, to hear appeals filed under Section 101B of the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act, 2017. The notification has been issued under the powers conferred by sub-section (1A) of Section 101A of the CGST Act, 2017, based on the recommendations of the GST Council. Key Highlights
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The GSTAT Principal Bench in New Delhi has been empowered to hear appeals under Section 101B of the CGST Act, 2017, with the notification being effective retrospectively from April 1, 2026.

The appeals are filed under Section 101B of the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act, 2017.

Section 101B of the CGST Act deals with appeals against orders passed by the National or Regional Benches of the GST Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling (AAAR).

The Principal Bench of the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) is located in New Delhi.

The notification was issued by the Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue.

This move is expected to streamline the GST litigation framework, strengthen the appellate mechanism, and ensure greater procedural clarity and faster disposal of GST-related appellate matters.




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