Wednesday, 11 June 2025

Summary: GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) – Key Highlights

The Ministry of Finance has notified the GSTAT (Procedure) Rules, 2025, marking a crucial step toward making the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) operational. The flyer outlines essential procedures, requirements, and timelines for taxpayers preparing to file appeals.

Key Provisions:

  • Benches: Principal and State Benches; Principal Bench will handle anti-profiteering and place of supply disputes.

  • Pre-deposit: 10% of the disputed amount (max ₹20 crores for CGST & SGST each), in addition to admitted tax, interest, etc.

  • Limitation Period: 3 months (extendable by another 3) from a date to be notified.

  • Filing Mode: Online through the GSTAT portal.

  • Hearing: Physical or virtual (with permission).

  • Appeal Fees: ₹1,000 per ₹1 lakh of disputed amount (min ₹5,000, max ₹50,000).

  • Order Timeline: To be issued within 30 days from final hearing.

  • Further Appeals: To High Court (State Bench) or Supreme Court (Principal Bench).

IndusLaw’s Role:

  • Assisting with appeal readiness.

  • Strategic advisory on pre-deposit, documentation, and limitations.

  • Representing clients across jurisdictions through in-house or external counsels.

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IndusLaw has represented clients in landmark tax litigation before High Courts, Tribunals, and the Supreme Court across sectors including FMCG, telecom, manufacturing, and more.

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