Nirmala Sitharaman formally launched the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) in New Delhi, yesterday
The launch of GSTAT marks a major milestone in the evolution of the Goods and Services Tax regime and strengthens the institutional framework for indirect tax dispute resolution in the country.
The launch was also attended by Union Minister of State for Finance Shri Pankaj Chaudhary; President of GSTAT, Justice Shri Sanjaya Kumar Mishra: Minister from the State of Haryana Shri Rao Narbir Singh, senior officers from the Department of Revenue, officers from State and Central GST formations, eminent members of the legal fraternity, and representatives from trade and industry.
In her address, the Union Finance Minister called the launch of Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) not just an institutional milestone — it is a symbol of how far GST has come in the last eight years, and it is also a powerful reminder of our determination to continue improving, reforming, and adapting it for the future.