India Launches GST Appellate Tribunal for Uniform Dispute Resolution Across States

• India launched the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal on September 24, 2025.
• The tribunal serves as a second appeal forum for GST disputes between the center and states.
• The GST Council agreed to start operations before the end of September and hearings before year-end.
• Taxpayers have until June 30, 2026, to file backlogged appeals.
• The Principal Bench acts as the National Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling.

Source: answerconnect.cch.com

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