GSTAT: Key Appeal Timelines You Must Know!

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🕒 GSTAT: Key Appeal Timelines You Must Know!

The Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) plays a vital role in resolving GST disputes efficiently. If you’re a taxpayer or business involved in GST litigation, understanding the critical timelines for appeals is essential to protect your rights and avoid procedural setbacks.

Here’s a quick rundown of the key appeal timelines under the GST law:

📌 1. Filing an Appeal Before the Appellate Authority

1. Timeline: Within 3 months from the date of receipt of the order by the taxpayer.
2. Extension: A further 1-month extension may be granted if sufficient cause is shown.
3. Authority: First Appellate Authority under Section 107 of the CGST Act.

📌 2. Appeal to the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT)

1. Timeline: Must be filed within 3 months from the date of receipt of the Appellate Authority’s order.
2. Extension: GSTAT may condone a delay up to 3 months, if satisfied with the reason for the delay.
3. Form: GST APL-05, filed electronically.

📌 3. Cross-Objection Filing

1. Timeline: Within 45 days from the date of receipt of the appeal copy.
2. Who Can File: The respondent in the appeal.

📌 4. Advance Ruling Appeals

• In case of conflicting Advance Rulings by Authorities of two or more States/UTs, an appeal can be made to GSTAT within 30 days.

📌 5. Condonation Requests

• Condonation for delays beyond prescribed limits must be backed with valid reasoning and documentation.

📝 Tips from ThinkBizFilings:

1. Keep track of order receipt dates to calculate appeal timelines precisely.
2. Digitally sign and upload all appeal documents promptly.
3. Use Form APL-05 for filing with GSTAT and keep acknowledgment for reference.
4. Don’t delay! Filing late without proper grounds may lead to dismissal of appeal.

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