Industry seeks faster disposal of high-value GST disputes, appeal relief
Industry associations have urged the Ministry of Finance to speed up the disposal of goods and services tax (GST) disputes of Rs.5 crore and more. They argue that resolving such cases will give businesses clarity and unlock money blocked as mandatory pre-deposits, sources said.
Under the GST appellate framework, taxpayers are required to make pre-deposits while filing appeals. Industry representatives have told the government that expediting high-value cases will help businesses get clarity on their tax positions.
The demand comes at a time when the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) is operational nationwide, with multiple benches now functional to hear what industry estimates are 400,000 to 500,000 pending appeals. Industry associations have suggested that the availability of enough tribunal benches presents an opportunity to clear legacy cases efficiently and promptly. Nearly 12,000 appeals have been filed on the GSTAT portal so far.
