Govt launches Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal to reduce tax litigation

25 Sep 2025 Evaluate

The Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman has launched the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), marking a major milestone in the evolution of the Goods and Services Tax regime and strengthening the institutional framework for indirect tax dispute resolution in the country.

It will provide a uniform, transparent, and reliable platform for the resolution of disputes. It will reduce ambiguity, bring uniformity across the country, and ensure that both large and small taxpayers do not have to wait long for justice. The Tribunal will provide a specialised, nationwide forum that can bring consistency in interpretation, predictability in outcomes, and credibility to the appellate process. This is vital for strengthening trust between taxpayers and tax administration.

The launch of GSTAT is a significant step in the continuing evolution of India’s indirect tax system. It will provide taxpayers with a specialized forum to seek justice and will bring greater orderliness, predictability, and credibility to the GST regime. The Tribunal is envisaged as a cornerstone institution in ensuring that India’s tax administration remains responsive, transparent, and aligned with the principles of ease of doing business.


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