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A Parliamentary Standing Committee has urged the Ministry of Finance to adopt a time-bound approach and proactively coordinate with state governments to ensure the full operationalisation of the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) benches across the country. In its latest Action Taken
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FAQ :
The GSTAT is an institutional mechanism designed to provide speedy resolution of disputes related to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and to alleviate the workload on High Courts.
The committee is concerned because the GSTAT benches are not fully operational due to delays in appointing members, which is hindering the tribunal's ability to function effectively and resolve GST disputes promptly.
A major bottleneck is the delay in constituting Search-cum-Selection Committees at the state level, with only a few states having submitted recommendations for member appointments so far.
The delay is leading to prolonged litigation for taxpayers, overburdening the High Courts, and preventing timely relief in tax disputes, negatively impacting the GST ecosystem.
The committee has urged the Ministry of Finance to adopt a time-bound approach, coordinate proactively with state governments, and expedite all remaining formalities to make GSTAT benches functional without further delay.
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