The 56th GST Council Meeting was headed by the Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, wherein it was stated that the Goods and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) will accept appeal before September end commence hearing before december.
The Council also recommended the date of 30.06.2026 for limitation of filing of backlog appeals. The Principal Bench of the GSTAT will also serve as the National Appellate Authority for Advance Ruling.
These measures will significantly strengthen the institutional framework of GST by providing a robust mechanism for dispute resolution, ensuring consistency in advance rulings, and offering greater certainty to taxpayers. This will further enhance trust, transparency, and ease of doing business under the GST regime.
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