<h1>Proposal to Use CESTAT as National GST Tribunal to Cut Costs and Leverage Expertise, Suggests Adding State Technical Member.</h1> The Central Excise, Customs, and Gold Control Bar Association proposes utilizing the existing Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) as the National GST Tribunal. This approach aims to leverage current infrastructure and expertise, minimizing costs and amendments to the GST law. The proposal suggests adding a technical member from the states to handle GST matters, particularly issues related to the place of supply. The association argues this would efficiently address GST disputes without establishing a separate tribunal, thus reducing expenditure and utilizing experienced personnel.