Court admits writ petition challenging GST Council's decision on Tribunal establishment without leave.

The court admitted the writ petition challenging the GST Council's decision on establishing the GST Appellate Tribunal without court's leave. The court directed the respondents not to establish the Tribunal without court permission and scheduled the final disposal of the petition for 15.03.2021, allowing the respondents to file a counter affidavit if desired.

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Issues: Challenge to GST Council decision on Agenda Item No. 6 - Establishment of GST Appellate Tribunal without court's leave.

Challenge to GST Council Decision:
The petition was filed challenging the decision of the Goods and Services Tax Council on Agenda Item No. 6 from its 39th meeting. The petitioners, represented by the Awadh Bar Association High Court, Lucknow, and its Secretary, raised several contentions questioning the correctness of the decision. After considering the arguments, the court admitted the writ petition for hearing and decided to hear it at the earliest.

Admission and Directions:
The court admitted the writ petition for hearing without issuing a post-admission notice due to the parties already being represented by their counsels. After considering the arguments and instructions from the respondents, the court directed the respondents not to establish the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal for the State of Uttar Pradesh without the leave of the Court. The writ petition was scheduled for final disposal on 15.03.2021, allowing the respondents to file a counter affidavit if desired in the meantime.

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