Govt. Constitutes GoM On GST Appellate Tribunal

At its 47th meeting, held on June 28 and 29, 2022 in Chandigarh, the GST Council discussed the changes required in provisions pertaining to the GST Appellate Tribunal in the GST laws. At the meeting, the Council decided to constitute a GoM to look into the issues involved.

The Finance Ministry has constituted a Group of Ministers on the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal.

The Group of Ministers is headed by the Deputy Chief Minister, Haryana Dushyant Chautala, and five members, namely Buggana Rajendranath, Mauvin Godinho, Shanti Kumar Dhariwal, Suresh Kumar Khanna, and Niranjan Pujari.

The GSTAT GoM will recommend any necessary changes to the GST Laws. This will ensure that the legal provisions maintain the right federal balance. The amendments are in line with the overall objective of uniform taxation within the country and the principles outlined in judgements of the courts in relation to various aspects of the Tribunal are followed.

The GoM shall submit its report for consideration of the Goods and Services Tax Council by July 31, 2022. While making its recommendations, the GoM may consult legal experts.

Office Memorandum A-50050/150/2018-CESTAT-DOR

Dated July 06, 2022

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