The government plans to amend the CGST Act in the winter session of Parliament that will allow advocates with experience in litigation to be appointed as judicial members in GST appellate tribunal benches. Finance ministry officials said the amendments would increase the maximum age of the president and members of the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT). The GSTAT president will have a maximum age cap of 70 years, while the limit for members will be 67 years. This is a change from the earlier age limit of 67 and 65 years, respectively, for the president and members of GSTAT. At present, taxpayers aggrieved with the ruling of GST authorities are required to move to their respective high courts.

Source: The Telegraph November 23, 2023 17:00 UTC