GSTAT bench allocation order classifies GST appeals by issue type and sets Division Bench first-listing for pending and future matters.

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....GSTAT has classified GST appeals into three categories and mapped them to Single, Division and designated benches. Matters below the specified threshold and not involving a question of law are to be placed before a Single Bench, while pending and future matters before the Principal and State Benches are to be listed first before a Division Bench, which may remit cases lacking a question of law for further directions. Category I covers core classification, valuation, input tax credit, registration and tax-liability disputes; Category II covers registration, composition, recovery, refund, assessment and related matters; Category III covers seizure, confiscation, rectification, penalty, compounding and residual matters. The order also assigns member combinations, hearing days and travel/daily expense entitlements for members posted away from their normal station.....