GSTAT State Benches Rollout May Delay Beyond December

The Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) is a body set up to resolve tax disputes.

It has a main office in New Delhi and smaller offices in different states.

These state offices are supposed to start working by December, but they might be delayed because the necessary people and setup aren't ready yet.

Only a few states have appointed the required staff, and many tax cases are waiting to be heard.

This delay is causing problems for businesses and taxpayers who are waiting for their cases to be resolved.

Experts say this is hurting the trust in the tax system and suggest solutions like faster hearings and amnesty for minor issues to reduce the backlog.