GSTAT. HOW LONG TO WAIT?

[Sadanand Bulbule]

Dear all

In the absence of non-constitution of GSTAT, the genuine litigants are forced to approach the State High Courts which are already over flooded with disputes. Is it a herculean task for the Search cum Selection Committee to select/appoint the most eligible members? Despite 8 years of GST regime, when the GSTAT is likely to see the sunlight?

This is the genuine grievance of most people. Walls are ready, but the will is missing. Indecision is the biggest thing that stands in the way of progress. Can the concerned authorities unitedly work for the urgent constitution of GSTAT to spin justice? Just one more final effort makes the tagline-ease of doing business-successful.

[DR.MARIAPPAN GOVINDARAJAN]

It is very late.  7 years have been completed from the inception of GST.  This shows the slackness of the authority for establish such tribunals within the time.  The Government is much interested in collecting taxes but not doing the facilities to the tax payer.

AI Summary

Constitution of GST appellate tribunal delayed, forcing taxpayers into higher courts and weakening access to specialized adjudication.
Absence of a constituted GSTAT has diverted GST disputes to higher courts, causing judicial congestion; delays in the Search cum Selection Committee's appointments reflect administrative slackness prioritising revenue collection over provision of taxpayer facilitative infrastructure and impede establishment of the statutory appellate forum required for efficient GST dispute resolution.